They also have a suspicious army of fanboys who bark at people for not extolling their glory similar to the way Paycoiners do. And they think it's somehow honorable to not pay their writers in Bitcoin.
I think people are just passionate about them because of some of the shit that has happened. After hearing the editor tonight on this podcast I am really thinking they are doing the right things. It changed my opinion somewhat on them.
I see some people defend other sites with just as much passion including yours. Not that it is bad. People have opinions.