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Both methods work in tandem. You kkow your stress reliving is complete when you side load the rim when the wheel is resting on its axle and it does not budge. Bit ues joshs method works well. Although i find grasping just two spokes (oppoite each other) is more effective as i can apply a higher load. I get to the end point a bit quicker.
thecycleclinic
Cranky
That was what I suspected. The thick rim bed of the Archetype will tend to hold the nipples in the radial alignment of the drilling. Having a bend where the spoke enters the nipple isn't a problem per se, but it will lead to rapid fatigue failures at that point if the stress relief isn't up to scratch.
I prefer the Jobst method of stress relief, gripping opposing pairs of spokes and gripping by hand, rather than just trying to axially displace the hub relative to the rim. The mechanics of the gripping method make it easier to apply a higher and more uniform (if you have a good feel for it) overload to all the spokes.