Consoles and fanboys, historically, where did this hate come from?

[Veknoid_Outcast]

There were some pretty serious rivalries during the SNES/Genesis days, but the fire of that conflict was stoked by advertisements mostly. Today, rabid fans invent the conflict on their own, empowered by the freedom of movement and anonymity of the internet.

Thankfully, these fans are a small minority. But they are vocal, and forums such as this one serve as a megaphone.