Why did so many people dislike Simon Cowell if all he was doing was sharing his...

[This Beautiful Republic]

I thought he was awesome. Definitely the best judge.

 

[The account with no name]

...honest professional perception? The name of the show is "American Idol", not "American Clueless".

 

[*Tink*]

Because he was a jerk. He could have said what he had to say with a little more decorum.