Jim all the times article has done is given some background as to who what and whys behind the dossier. Those opinions expressed as to validity of the contained data are precisely that-opinions. It takes us no further forward. It is yet another attempt by the British press to give a false attempted legitimacy to what are pretty outrageous claims.
It is a proof by bluster from what was a respected news source.
It is not just the internet that acts as a purveyor of false news. The length of time something has circulated prior to release is probably more to do with the poor credibility of both contents and source.