I have definitely read more of the type of story which you are describing. I don't have any sense of how routine such comments are since "teaching kicks in" and I find myself quickly moving on and not reading them. You always quickly get a feel for what is coming. My time is valuable to me. I read alot so when an article feels like a commercial, I automatically move on. That being said, I would trust your analysis since there does seem to be an increase in that type of commentary which rapidly feels like it is attached to an agenda.