It seems like the author recognizes most of what you wrote, the title even contradicts some of their own conclusions:

The point is not that every bear will become a near-herbivore. Local conditions still rule, and some populations will remain more carnivorous, especially where the growing season stays short.

I might have paid for LTSC if they made it available for retail sales.

I didn’t see it until you pointed it out. Imo looks unintentional, just an unfortunate result of the circuit traces being arranged as they are.