Hmmm ... well to say that someone's image doesn't deserve to be in the Hot20 is, however indirectly, saying that you don't think it's good work. And, I can see that the comment might have really hurt the lady. But, I totally agree with you that there are pieces that end up in the Hot20 more because the people are popular than because the art has merit on its own. The number of agressive (and anonymous) IMs you recieved says a lot about the popularity of the person, but not much about the civility of her friends.

Could be worse, could be raining.