In response to AG's comment just below, flaskaland is open to all writers to share (if they chose) their experiences with, um, fans and musicians unhappy with reviews or public comments. I'm encouraging this discussion in the interests of promoting a real understanding and who knows -- maybe we'll eventually come to some larger understanding of what this phenomenon is really about.
I'm inviting the music critics I know who have found themselves in similar circumstances to enter the discussion, as well as anyone who knows some interesting history.
In the meantime, here's a published article simply called
you don't own me