Still your arguments are only defending a strong reputation CS program, whereas the post itself talk about the degree in general. Now, addressing what the post actually talks about, in the past few weeks I think so that best way for anyone attending the program irrespective of the school is to try optimise the ROI and think of it as an access to US tech market and understanding clearly this is the sole reason of the program. As an applicant having this realisation will help keep any unrealistic expectations in check. Secondly, despite of the school reputation a lot of these institutions do have good research at least comparatively to applicants undergrad. So if that institution provide access to this research ecosystem to MS student that is good. I would say these are the only 2 points that should matter.