This is exactly what I was talking about. People are really vocal about this stuff on social media, which is probably the best way to get their attention (rather than stuff like online petitions, no offense).
This is not the first time they’ve stirred the pot a bit and acknowledged SE controversy. There was an article a few months back about Star Wars debates. Han Shot First was number one. The list is pretty interesting and surprisingly accurate, even if the descriptions shy away from direct criticism: http://www.starwars.com/news/7-topics-star-wars-fans-love-to-debate