I admit to being a blog lurker mostly. I don't usually comment. But it seems as though about 90% of bloggers express hatred for Caldwell vehemently. The other 10% are probably Kim defending herself or her close family/friends (since they tend to be too obviously passionate). The feelings of disdain are all over the place, and it would be hard for Cook to miss the honest lack of respect for his gf. What's strange to me is that if he's such a nice, down-to-earth guy who wants people's respect, why would he go out with a girl whom most people despise (and it's not just the fan girls; apparently his own mother too .. sorry, this is a bit gossipy, but I'm from her town and I heard many rumours)? If a large number of people despised my partner, I would get turned off pretty quickly, especially if I had a need to be liked/respected by others (some people care if others like them and other people don't care; I get the feeling he has a need to be liked/respected a lo t).

On another note, the only guarantee that Caldwell will go away is if the "consumer" does not watch the programs she hosts or her mini-series, or buy her music, or support any of her activities. Plain and simple! You should also lobby TMZ/TV guide, etc. to stop giving her any attention, i.e. vote with your consumer dollars. If it means no attention to Cook, so be it. He made his bed, now sleep in it!