Long time gamer here (over 30 yrs tyvm) & I have a response for this bullshit:

Just play the edition you feel represents your game the best, & leave the newer editions to those of us who actually have imagination enough to have an inclusive world.

Don't even get me started on them suddenly caring about the popularity of WotC after YEARS of them bitching about all the "money grabs" they claim WotC does.

They're the same group who bitch that WotC won't put out anything new for their favorite module.

And for the record, I don't think WotC is perfect and can use some much needed representation within the community, but I also don't expect anything to be perfect. I just hope they continue to do their best to be inclusive. As a community, we can change the game. <3