I read the article. Except for one seller saying that the quality
of the hats has gone down (though not in a way noticeable to the
average buyer), it seemed like it could have been commissioned
to discourage a boycott.
They didnt interview those behind this “boycott”, or those in the 13-24 year age group
Those said (in the article) to be behind the boycott are “Chabad bochurim,” so they’re probably in that age group, and when have
13-24-year-olds ever been asked by Mishpacha for their opinions
on serious(?) matters?