PSN's always been comprised of about 50% scrubby Ayanes. I think it's just because they find her hot, because it sure as hell isn't because they can use her well.
Phase 4 is not very popular on PSN, no. It seems like every asshat has a pocket Phase 4 they like to whip out if they're feeling confident on a winstreak, but there are very few who consistently pick the character, specialize with her, or are willing to choose her against opponents they feel can wreck them.
So is PSN that bad to play Doa? I mean I've ben a plystation person since the original and I'm not too fond of the Xbox. I mean I'll play it, but that's like one in a blue moon. Plus I can't afford XBL
Naw I totally wasn't being serious. xD PSN is usually just flooded with terrible Ayane play because of Core Fighters, and the fact that she's naturally seen in-game as much as Kasumi is. Just a DOA character.
@DoANoob: Well, I mean online is not offline, so there's always that. As far as finding good competition on PSN goes, just find some good folk here on FSD and try to stick with private lobbies whenever you can.