Apple amongst most hated online companies

[hmurchison]

http://www.internetevolution.com/author.asp?section_id=466&doc_id=143833

We are split on Apple. Despite its first-place ranking in the most hated crowd, Apple also came in second place in the most liked category. Although a bit inconsistent, this makes good sense. After being a favorite among tech lovers for many years, we've recently seen the Microsoft v. Apple tables begin to turn. (See Apple’s Arrogant Attitude About Security.) While it hasn't lost all its lackies just yet, Apple has at very least been knocked off its pedestal.

Why is Apple such a polarizing company?

[His Dudeness]

Beats the H@ll out of me. I have never understood it, right down to the people who bitch and whine and moan and gripe about every piece of hardware Apple has.

It's probably hated by people who don't sell as well as Apple, or for any other reason. Makes no sense at all.