As for me, and I won't speak for the others, I don't take pity on her. I admire her. She has (as far as I can tell) played the game in the right way.
And as Faterson has pointed out, SP expresses herself with clarity and with a style that is uniquely fascinating. Therefore, when she writes a post or response, my attention is keenly focused on her opinion.
To draw an analogy... my posts and responses are akin to killing a flea with a hammer, imho, and I have found that works for me... (I am sure others disagree.. lol)
Whereas Miss SweetiePie's posts are like an exquisitely used scalpel.