You're mom looks good with her new scarf!
I've actually had some of my friends de-friend me because of my banner (its one of my BPs all balled up looking adorable). Not that I really care that I'm not "friends" with someone on facebook, but I find it rude and unbecoming. I don't de-friend you because you post pictures of your ugly baby (literally, my friends have some of the ugliest children on earth) - why are you going to de-friend me because of something that isn't even near you??
Many people around know I have snakes, and our neighbors (who I dislike greatly) won't come over (not complaining) even though all my snakes are in my room - well away from the livingspace.
Haters gonna hate - and you just gotta deal with it. Knowledge is the only way to assuage the animosity and distaste for our wonderful friends and pets.