The article is not against geolocation: it is about guessing the language!
In your example, there's only one language available, and it depends on your location, and that is fine.
What is NOT fine is the general case, where several languages are available, and you have already chosen the one(s) you prefer, but the site decides to ignore your choice because reasons.
In your example, there's only one language available, and it depends on your location, and that is fine.
What is NOT fine is the general case, where several languages are available, and you have already chosen the one(s) you prefer, but the site decides to ignore your choice because reasons.