TIME understands this reaction, expressed by many of our supporters. We stand by our choice — and after all, protesting that The Protester shouldn’t have won only adds fuel to our fire.
Six Basic Twitter Reactions to ‘The Protester’ as TIME’s Person of the Year
Every year, we field criticism and praise for our pick of the most influential Person of the Year. According to Twitter, these were the most common reactions to our selection this year.