because they feel that they are fixing the problem while others are perpetuation the problem. Since they are fixing the problem (fighting the good fight) they can do no wrong. Seeing anything they do as hypocritical shows your lack of understanding the issues (not their huge amount of hypocrisy)

any pokemon game

if the actually numbers aren't significant then why include any in the argument?

you mean like how women slut shame each other?

"As a woman, though, it's hard for me rustle up much empathy" well then i suggest you become more empathic to other people's concerns. You can't actually expect anyone to be empathetic towards you and your problems if you aren't going to return it…