[Masamune·1600]

I understand that there are many people who enjoy other FF's more than they did/do FFVII. However, I've seen far too many people denigrate FFVII without ever giving a reason to completely dismiss what I said. These people seem to have no reason (or no reason they'll ever give) for disliking the game, so I interpreted it as being a factor outside the game itself. As to the "nerd" point, that's just it: FFVII didn't eliminate the nerd label, but it stole the exclusivity of the series.

The only real attack on the game I hear is that too many FFVII fans defend it blindly. While many do, it seems they are actually a minority in this forum. It seems many more prefer other games. That's fine, but their attacks seem hypocritical if that is their only reason for the animus they display. If you don't like FFVII, explain why: explain what character traits you found appalling, or what gameplay aspects were bothersome.

As much as I enjoy FFVII, I have no problem with someone disliking it, even hating it. However, I have yet to see a coherent argument qualifying this hatred. In discussing opinions, all opinions should be allowed, but I would personally simply like to see more people explain (and perhaps examine) their own opinions.