Yep it's pretty bad, actually... and I have more than my share of fanbois that will go into battle defending me... even when I'm wrong.
But the thing I think is exponentially worse, is when somebody decides they are haters towards a company, product or personality in the industry and they go out of their way to bash and spread hate. This takes SO much energy and I just don't get it. The most recent hate towards a particular
juice maker (won't say the name but it rhymes with "jive prawns") with a trial being held in the court of public opinion is absolutely troubling.
The internet has given a lot of people a voice, which I feel is a great thing... unfortunately, not everybody has learned to wield that power responsibly.