I would like to make one thing abundantly clear.  I don't mind legitimate (even harsh) criticism given to me in an attempt to help me improve on my technique.  However, I will not tolerate blatant flaming, bashing, or all other forms of "this sucks" without a legimate constructive reason as to why.  Also, criticism applies to the style, technique, or form of the art.  Attacking the topic is nothing more than a waste of your time, as the artist portaying that subject deliberately chose it for a reason.  It is a piece ABOUT the topic for a reason.  It is an interest of the artist's for a reason.  Note- an interest of the ARTIST.  Most don't perform their craft for the approval of others (though it is a plus from time-to-tim).  They draw, paint, sculp or animate what they want because they want to.  This behavior will not be tolerated.  "This sux cuz yew like teh ICP" will not fly.  For that matter I've put in clear black and white on most of my pieces "If you don't like it, don't comment."  The fact that some people then go on to talk about how dumb I must be for doing something artistic leads to believe that they 1.) Can't read or 2.) Are incapable of following simple directions or 3.) all of the above.

If you're going to bash me as an artist simply for my interests, you really need to sit down and think about why.  Are you insecure?  Feel like putting me down (repeatedly and for days) will make you bigger?  Somehow that makes you tough?  Because you can talk?  You can try; but I'll make you look like a fool and then report you to dA for harassment.  If you REALLY want to see how big you are, justify your action to the dA moderators as they question you about your behavior.