It turns out that the poster of the original story is the owner of one of the 'bricked' Teslas. This was apparently leaked to hurt his credibility but at least for me it only enhances it, as it seems he had a first-hand experience with the brick problem.
I'm skeptical of his story, because if he was been following instructions as he claims, he would have near 100% charge at the beginning of those two months.
http://jalopnik.com/5887499/who-is-trying-to-smear-the-tesla...