Without reading the story, I can still tell you've made valid points.

And it's not like I just called it crap and walked away. I pointed out things she could have done instead (the punishment thing) to make it more 'believable'. She sent me back this big email (that I have since deleted accidentally but would share if I hadn't) about "Wah! WAH! WAH! Why don't you like it! You were always so nice! WHY DO YOU HATE ME?!" (Uhm...I didn't hate you until you sent me whiny email of whine)