“main character syndrome” might be the most stupid music criticism i’ve ever heard. like oh wow, she’s the main character in her album about her life, how awful
“artists shouldn’t clap back at negative reviews” is a conversation that pertains to serious critics with enough professionalism to deliver thoughtful criticism about the music. doesn’t apply to edgy reactors who treat women’s pain like a punchline, as a part of their “critcism”