I wouldn't mind having my style compared to others, especially if it's an artist I like. Chances are, I am imitating someone better than me! In fact, I'd probably be ecstatic if somebody accused me of stealing from an artist I respect. My art style is a janky quilt of real practices I learned, shortcuts I came up with on my own, and quirks of other artists that I decided I liked.
I actually don't remember the last time this comparison thing happened to me. Truth be told, I think people are shy to draw comparisons because some artists handle comparison poorly, which is a real shame. I know what I'm actually stealing from, but I'd like to know what people THINK I'm stealing from.