I'm annoyed that for her VMA performance she decided to do it so recklessly... I feel bad for her that she didn't perform Wrecking Ball on an actual wrecking ball.
I suspect she knew what she was getting into and I hope she's happy with her results. This isn't patronizing or holier-than-thou -- I genuinely hope the reception she's gotten is what she was after (and I think it was).
She wanted to get attention and got it. Sad would've been if no-one cared, but EVERYONE is talking about her now, she's getting hits + smashing album pre-orders.