I’ve been following Wunderground the past few days, too. Some of those folks want it so bad, it’s ridiculous.
It may turn into a TS or a TD, but it ain’t there yet, according to the NHC’s own rules. If they want to have flexible rules to accommodate Joe Bastardi wannabes, then all they have to do is say so.
I only read Dr. Masters’ blog. None of the comments.
What you can count on there though, is that those people are fascinated by storms and that the ocean doesn't do squat without them knowing about it first. They are there for the birth of the wave:')