That member got called on it, but when a few ppl started in on her, I believe she edited out that 'memorable' comment. Then I think her retort to the posters who saw the unedited comment was "Simmer down".What that tpf member said is just sad and ignorant on her/his part IMO.
Believe it or not Rachel and Ryan hated each other during the filming of "The Notebook", they dated afterwards (I read this in an interview of Ryan's, he had said it). I think we want to see them together because it started with The Notebook and than we saw them madly in love. I dont know, but I would rather see them together, and its not because of the looks.
One of the posters who saw the unedited comment said (something to the effect of): "I have been a longtime member and read many rude and appalling things on the forum, but that comment is the ugliest one I've ever had the displeasure of seeing. You talk about not being seen with ugly people, but your comment reflects how ugly you are on the inside."
And yes, you're right, I do remember that the two weren't fond of each other during filming. I recall that interview, too. I guess I'm here shrugging my shoulders about it all because there isn't a clear cut reason for preferring to see Ryan and Rachel together than Rachel and Michael. Your reason is "I would rather see them together, and its not because of the looks."
Maybe I'll never get a definitive answer... To me, though, it just seemed it had to do with looks/age. It can't be because Michael's an ass, dumb as rocks, or a poor actor. He's been nominated and won various awards. He's well respected in the Hollywood community and among fans. He's not a bad guy. Yet all the comments I've seen revolve around needing to find her way back to Ryan and just giving walking papers to Michael.