I had never heard of this person until your post.
I work in a very social environment and have what I'd call progressive friends but not a single person I know cares much for id politics, beyond "do what you want, don't be a dickhead though".
Is there just this online bubble of people who think it's a bigger deal than it actually is or is my head in the sand?
None of it seems to matter much in the real world. If you're a hard worker you can get a job the same as anyone else, respect is earned, and dignity is a right, all with the aforementioned proviso of don't be a dickhead.
The person Ricky is lampooning seems they aren't following the last point





). Maxwell is straight up an evil character from a Bond film.