Even if you don't care for her, that is just plain rude and hostile. And honestly, who cares what she has contributed to the gaming industry. It wouldn't be right to go and say similar things to males who are in a similar position as her (gaming personalities or whatever).
Doesn't seem like all the many have an issue with the guy getting fired. He went on a random, unprovoked rant about an internet gaming personality. The conversation is more about the bizarre and rabid reaction of those needlessly coming to her defense.