No, it's not right Jimi, but unfortunately, in the real world, it happens.
Even when Robert puts his videos up to help people learn, he gets complaints. Musicians have to get thick-skinned about criticism and ignore the comments. And friends and fans can defend them, like you've done for Kirk here.
Good job, Jimi, let people know how you feel. It won't stop the belittling comments, but you'll know you did what you felt was right.
I'd say Kirk Hammett's doing something right, 'cause he's sure not just playing for free beer and tips in some joint, huh?
Guitars
Wilburn Versatare, '52 FrankenTele(Fender licensed parts), Fender USA Roadhouse Strat, Fender USA Standard B-bender Telecaster, Agile AL 3000 w/ WCR pickups, Ibanez MIJ V300 Acoustic, Squier Precision Bass,
Amps
Ceriatone Overtone Special, Musicman 212 Sixty-Five, Fender Blues Jr., Peavey Classic 30, Fender Super Reverb, Traynor YCV-40 WR Anniversary w/ matching 1x12 ext. cab, Epiphone SoCal 50w head w/ matching 4x12 cab (Lady Luck speakers), Avatar 2x12 semi-open back cab w/ Celestion speakers
Pedals
Digitech Bad Monkey, Digitech Jamman, DVM's ZYS, Goodrich volume pedal