Actually, it's a comment I find interesting and would have marked helpful, were it one I received myself.
Some images could certainly be argued to have a masculine or feminine style, according to the stereotypical concepts of masculinity and femininity.
I have no idea whether the most recent studies show that there is a notable difference between styles and preferences between genders or that there is not a difference and that the concepts are simply a throwback to assumptions from times gone by.
Whatever the case is, it's true to say that the concepts of masculine and feminine do exist in current thought.
I think it's fair to assume that "girly" is being used to imply a feminine style.
So, with that in mind, I'd read the comment as shorthand from the reader that a) that he/ she finds your particular styling rather feminine and that b) he/ she has a preference for simpler, more "masculine" styles.
As to what this person means by feminine or "girly", I can't comment as I haven't seen your image, but perhaps it's somewhat frilly or fussy, perhaps it's rather pink. Rightly or wrongly these things are still associated with gender.
Anyway, I'd say the comment is a useful indication of WHY one voter doesn't care for your image.
EDIT to correct typo.
Message edited by author 2004-10-01 06:49:08.
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