Not saying I agree or even that the author is referring to these specific ideas, but there's plenty to anger people with: https://www.avclub.com/your-guide-to-the-wall-e-controversy-...
Maybe that's because none of the complaints it is reporting makes real sense?
The article, as I see it, is merely reporting on the controversy. They aren't making their own points, they are repeating the points made by others.
That's what news is supposed to be: report what is happening, not what you think.