I think the amount of people she lost respect is much more than she gained in this era
I disagree completely. Disliking someone's music is not the same as losing respect for them. I think that most people will have gained respect for her this era for doing her own thing and being true to herself. True, not as many people enjoy the music, but that doesn't mean they have lost respect.
people who say that Gaga needs to disappear for a year or two are crazy! the period between alejandro era and Born this Way era was drought for me! i couldn't stand now hearing her on the radio! i say:
Jan - April 2012 : BTW Ball first 2 legs begin
May - July : Put on Finishing touches to the EP/re-release of BTW
August - May 2013: Continue touring
Someone said it was in a Brazilian newspaper o_0 I really hope it isn't!!!