I don't believe the author is asking for "acceptance". I think they're just notifying you that that is how the system works now. You may act as you see fit. I

I don't believe the author is asking for "acceptance". I think they're just notifying you that that is how the system works now. You may act as you see fit. I think there's a touch of satire to the whole thing in the tone that you're picking up on. This article wasn't a celebration of this fact by any means, merely an observation of it.