... not sure how to feel about this.
1. Their opinion was not a direct counter to yours. They have a different opinion, big deal, not like them liking 2.2 actually hurts anyone. Hell, I prefer 2.2 just because it's actually moderately fun to play. For me, the earlier you go back, the less fun the versions get. 2.1 is still ok, but then once we hit 2.0 and earlier, it begins to regress to a point where you don't even have air control.
2. Why the "I'll remember that the next time I see you ingame" comment? Is that some sort of flat threat or a joke fallen flat?
3. Quality and charm aren't mutually exclusive. Quality just means the game is better. Charm can persist even in a game that is good. Now, your actual argument is "Does SRB2 still have a unique charm after 2.2?" That's for you to decide. But I don't know of many 3D Sonic fangames that use sprites like SRB2 does, do you?
(If that was a joke, my bad.)