I have to agree, this article is a bad one. This is the only one speaking of Alex in such a terrible manner. It should be removed actually,since some of us in the scientific community find it offensive. Thank you. Dr. Moore

Whoever wrote this article should find a new career, clearly there is no hope for him as a writer/journalist. Alex Stepanov, firstly for those who have ever heard the man speak, is known for his very distinct British accent, although he is Russian, his accent does not reveal that. Also referring to one of the most well respected men in the industry as a Boffin is simply a disgrace. I am disturbed that the source of this article is described simply as "a fly on the wall" and such defamation statements against someone like Mr. Stepanov can be made without credible sources. Yet again your author is clearly not a reliable writer as he refers to Mr. Stepanov as Dr. Stepanov, he is not referred to as Dr. Stepanov, as he holds only as masters degree. Anyhow, shocking and disturbing but not surprising as often there are unreliable articles published on websites that do not require verifiable articles.