@sailorvenusfan: I guess it would depend on the region. If you're American, yes, that is a popular opinion. If you're Japanese, where Rini is generally well-liked, yeah, you'd be in the minority.
@Rika: Ah. I guess that makes sense. When you're really into the characters that have been on the show from the start and this really mean monster-lady starts jerking them around, I can see why they would have that reaction. I just look at Mio the way I look at Disney villains. They're evil, undeniably, but man if they aren't fun! Heck, I also look at PGSM Beryl that way. I love her sassy attitude.