It's not just that. Reviews are fine, but flaming is not. Causing flame wars is not. All of which is what was happening. Should you choose to leave constructive criticism as opposed to rants and flames, I'm quite sure the authors would appreciate it.
Guilty, and proud to be. Pets, whether they are dogs, cats, iguanas, are living creatures. For me taking another living creature into my house and my family means they are family, end of story.
Have you ever met someone famous but didn't know it until after?