First of all, that article isn't very accurate.
CMOS ICs (Sensitive to static) are often sold/packaged with there legs stuck through a piece of foil, it does not damage them...
About the bags, I've never tried powering anything on one. Have you tested one with a multimetre? I just did (two different silvery ones), infinite resistance. No circuit path. That pretty much says it not a problem if you ask me.
Also what do you say about the Clear ones with a black grid?
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