Correcting the historical record isn't despicable. You'd honestly rather people go around parroting a myth because it makes you feel better?

Maybe the author uncovered it as part of a separate research effort and decided to contribute to the record. Maybe he really does have it out for women. Point is we don't know, and it's rude to assume malice when there are many other possible motivations that aren't "despicable" in any way.