@mmaryn - She may have been rude, but as someone who acted in a manner which has been deemed 'petite rudeness', I think I can see her point of view.
She's frustrated, with not only just you.
I can understand that you [may] feel insulted, but next time, take a moment to read and understand what the original poster of a thread has to say.
If you want them to take time to read your story, the least you can do is read their rules and follow them.
I read your story, by the way.
It's very good. No, I'm not being sarcastic at all. I mean it.