I think what we are missing here however, is the fact that the whole article is written as a series of subjective statements, the author not only putting off these statements on others, but putting us off balance, and causing emotional responses.

This is intentional. As you are not meant to think about what it is you are reading, but only to react emotionally and to fill in the blanks of the narrative, with your own subjective opinions.

"these pedo scientists just want to be understood."

Yes, that is exactly how the author wanted you to respond, just as they would care for someone reading it in a more clinic manner to respond as I have earlier, by simply agreeing that the base logic is sound, thus generating 'engagement'.

This is pure psychological manipulation and nothing more. Or, as you have stated, it's a "click-bait creepy article".