Well . . . let's put it this way:

When a number of people express happiness at someone else's good fortune, or eventual recognition of their talent, I'm really amazed, and not just a bit disgusted, at the number of people who seem to feel it necessary to come crawling out from under the carpet, rush into the party, and pee in the punch bowl. Strikes me that there may be a touch of jealousy and spite involved.

The fact is that Ms. Boyle has an excellent singing voice, it's obvious that she enjoys singing, and she seems to be a very nice person. I, for one, am quite happy to see that her genuine talent is being recognized.

And this is a whole separate issue from the ethics of those who may—or may not—be trying to exploit her.

Get a grip, folks!!

Don Firth