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I would even go as far as assuming there are many more reasons why Apple attracts so much criticism, unfounded rumors and hate, besides 'emotional opinions' (which as far as I'm concerned indeed also includes hate). Rational reasons such as trying to make money by manipulating the stock, trying to fit into some kind of peer group that appears to dislike Apple, a general need for attention, a lack of inspiration and creativity when writing blog posts or news articles, etc.

Large successful companies gather mind share, be it positive or negative, which makes them an appropriate subject for all kinds of attention. Just like many people feel Apple gets a disproportionate amount of positive attention (which is probably true), many others feel the get too much bad press (which is also true). Usually hate attracts much more attention though.