What I never understand about situations like this is why the creator doesn't just SHUT UP. If they really disagree with the criticism that their work is *ist, just don't say anything. Consider it a bad review and be done with it-- for the people who are upset, silence is worse than a good apology, but for everyone else, the internet moves quickly and it will forget you pretty fast if you just. be. quiet.

Yes, it definitely is your right of free speech to jam your foot far enough down your throat that it's coming out your asshole. But, you know, it's not wise.