@ cassandrajd: I can clearly understand your frustration with the downrating of blingees. Unfortunately there's only so much that can be done. And like you've already pointed out, there are always ways for people to downrate blingees even after you block that person from your circle. I'm not trying to be mean when I say this but you also have to accept that people are entitled to their opinions. That being said, I do believe that there are people on here who are just being mean. You're going to run into that no matter where you go.
Personally, I wouldn't let people know that it was getting me upset. Just by posting this thread they're going to know that they got under your skin. Don't give them the upper hand. Just shake those haters off. Besides, you know and your REAL friends know how great your work is ♥