Off topic but... Pichu is a 'she'?!
I really don't have anything against competitive players, I learned some of the things, in case I ever face one (in which case, I'll probably loose), but don't care much about tiers.
If you want to have a blast playing with all your friends, and love the thrill of an item appearing that will change the outcome of the entire battle, then so be it. That is how you play.
However, if all you care about is winning and seeing who is the 'best', then that's fine too.
Just remember, I don't think the intent of Smash, was for it to become a competitive game like it is now... That may be what Sakurai wanted, but I somehow doubt it. And this just becomes more apparent in Brawl, because you can't see the name of the person you fight, and other small factors like that. Those are just my two cents.
On a more on topic note..
I'm not pro-Ashely, but I am not against her either. I'd rather see her out rather than in, but I won't cry about it if she makes it in.