I grew up with the PT, I was even introduced to SW via TPM in 1999, however as an adult I really can’t stand them. I find them nostalgic, yes, but it does in no way stop me from criticising or disliking them.

I’m actually quite surprised at how many people my age defend the PT online nowadays, as everyone I know personally that’s my age more-or-less share my opinion. Heck, even friends of mine that enjoy silly films like the Transformers films will rip into the PT the second they’re mentioned.

I suspect that a lot of it is just people being loud on the internet, I don’t think it’s too common an attitude. I also think that a lot of people, like dgraham414 suggested, are merely being defensive. It’s not like OT fans are immune to hyperbole.