Why Wii Hate?

[Arius Dion]

Maybe this is something that has been discussed before, but I figured at least from a few forums I've visited (including this one, to a lesser extent) it is still a relevant question to ask. Some posters seem to have a genuine disgust for the system. They are pissed off at the massive success the system has become, and I've seen numerous posters grasp at straws that are largely irrelevant and/or ridiculous. They constantly wish for games to sell badly, as if that will justify their strongly held beliefs of the systems "wackness."

I mean the list goes on and on, the goal posts shifting, the tired arguments of "no games" or more specifically "no third party games." I've read the same old posts in different threads that its not even worth providing the counter arguments because then I'll sound like a broken record. I don't think this is exclusive to myself, though. But you will rarely if at all, see me post in threads I have nothing to contribute to. In other words, I won't post in a PS3 thread or 360 thread just to add some fanboy spin. But I notice more and more in threads concerning the Wii exclusively, that some of the counter arguments are just a bunch of nonsense, an excuse to vent some undying hate for the system. 

I by no means am trying to say that "if you have nothing nice to say don't say nothing at all." These are forums, after all. But critiques are different from "trolling" I suppose my question to all would be why is there so much Wii hate still permeating the forum? What is it about the system that drives you to wish for its failure? Did the system talk about your momma? 

I have my own beliefs on why this is the case, but I'd like to hear other perspectives on the matter. I'd even like those who actually do hate the Wii to give a coherent reason as to why that is so.

Personally, I am a fan of the industry.  Like many of you, I grew up with videogames. I am glad the Wii is the success it is mainly because it is ensuring growth for our industry. I wish gaming companies are able to continue making games that a variety of people can enjoy. I do not take any satisfaction when games on any platform "flop." I feel it is hypocritical for some to call themselves gamers while hoping for a console to fail (any system, not just the Wii).  I am not trying to make anyone change their opinion of the system, but rather understand that love it or hate it, the Wii is a legitimate system, that is providing the industry we love an alternative route so the industry can continue to prosper.