It’s a comment on the salient “voice” of the internet and a self-reflection on pressure to co-opt that voice. The fact is that early internet and large internet companies are dominated by the views and values of white American males.

As to whether this is a point worth discussion, that’s up to you. I wouldn’t think the worst of it though. I don’t think this post is more than a (perhaps flawed) commentary on a personal insecurity. The fact the white male voice matters to them is incidental

It's a fact that early hip-hop is dominated by black people. If you made the same kind of comment in relation to that, would that not be deemed racist?

Not that I think it is racist, I would prefer equality of standards though. Unfortunately currently one is deemed acceptable and the other not so much.

If you said that gangsta rap's origins are in Black thug hood culture, I think most people would find that just as acceptable, if not more acceptable, than saying the early internet was pale and male.

You couldnt say that shit if you were white without everyone getting their pitchforks out

The author is pointing out the "boy's club" nature of certain parts of the internet. Seems like valid criticism to me (I'm a white male). I don't mind being stereotyped occasionally for a good cause. I find the "Karen" stereotype more concerning considering it impacts such a small minority (people named Karen... the ones in my life don't fit the bill).