User blog comment:Freehugs41/Why Courtney Acts the Way She Does.../@comment-1756703-20100412181615

I agree with what you wrote about Courtney, and in light of how TDA ended and how TDWT is shaping up to be, your analysis still holds true.

Wanting control doesn't necessarily make her a "bad" character, though it can drive her to act in ways that can easily get on the nerves of others, including the viewer. That's why she's as polarizing as she is; many are put off by the callous approach of her actions, but many also understand her reasons for doing so.