[quote=@Publius]
Explain the appeal of posting this message, as well as the appeal of responding to it.
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I posted in this topic a few times because I was genuinely curious. Could the fans of something I detest/take no interest in say something that I can relate to or understand? I like to understand why people have a different opinion about something than me. It's fascinating. Sadly, none of my questions have been answered, so I've stopped asking.

as for why I like responding, it depends. Sometimes it's just a topic I know a lot about, and sharing my knowledge about that topic makes me feel good. Other times it's something I enjoy, and I enjoy telling people why I enjoy things. I'm also discussing things with someone who's open to hear answers (usually) instead of someone who is prepared to "debate" me on why I like something. 

One of my favorite threads.