As we've both discussed at length the entire time I've been a regular participant in BL fandom, ratings on MDL mean absolutely nothing.
On top of that I've seen Cutie Pie on lists of "Best BLs."
That is an insane take, and plenty of "non-fringe" BL watchers have taken the series apart. That series could have had the title Problematic and that still wouldn't have been a good fit for the disturbing and bizarre behavior of the characters.
That being said, just because I can see objective issues with a series, or loved series many times that people on MDL hate, people have their own opinions. So yeah whatever, I'm part of the fringe audience that actually thinks about a series beyond "oh the actors are hot" or "this series doesn't have enough NC scenes."
Which is rich, because then they bitch when there's more NC scenes. Like the constant complaining when My Stubborn was being released.