I believe they are talking about merging the two timelines or creating yet another timeline. The whole thing is a mess. I believe Trek should be put out of its misery and then left to rest in peace.
I don’t see what that has to do with Kelvin, nor do I understand why Kelvin is supposed to be awful. It’s different, but it still feels like Star Trek. Discovery doesn’t feel like Star Trek.
I’m reserving judgment about Picard until there actually is something new regarding Picard to actually watch. Until then I’m pretty much ignoring any and all news about it because I’m neither enthused about nor interested in it.
Also, Warb, I think you put too much stock in what this or that supposed authority says is canon. In my view, they can say Discovery is in the Prime Universe all they want, but if it doesn’t make sense for it to be, I’m not required to consider it to be. Nevermind Picard, because there’s still nothing but talk at this point.