I never rated your tank, so I'm well within rules
I don't need permission to criticize, so long as I'm not flaming
Which you stated I was so I wanna clear that up for you right quick, just so we're all on the same page

Based on that, I haven't flamed you either, so let's continue
You posted on gallery
What did you want? You wanted recognition for work. Your work isn't all that great nor unique, so you got bad reviews. That's how gallery works.
Don't like bad opinions?
Don't post on gallery.
Also, you don't need to be an "expert builder" to make a mini empires tank look nice. Nobody is an expert because that implies their work is perfect. Only Kris is an expert, because that's all he does, but that's not relevant.
I will lock this thread if people keep thinking my work is stuff
And that fixes nothing.
Here is what you are realistically faced with:
You submitted work
It was called bad and suggestions were made to fix it
You embarrassed yourself by getting upset on a gallery thread and dismissed all the stated points
Now let's take a second to look at your options:
A. Leave the thread unlocked, receive about 5-6 more posts that have legitimate meaning or reasoning for them.
B. Lock the thread, people vaguely recall you built a bad tank and got mad when it got poorly reviewed
C. Try and make the tank look better and submit an updated image, appear mature, appreciate the feedback and don't whine when someone doesn't like your work.
D. Quit the forums and all your troubles go away forever