They're racist jerks and up until the time of Oblivion, they were slavers, and they're elves. As far as I see it, that's all the reason anyone needs not to like them to me. Not much of a fan of Nords either, but they're better than Dunmer at least since they're just bland and cliche. They don't appeal to me, but they're fairly harmless. So for me, Nords win by being the less unappealing option.
True, but it depends on the context of what you're talking of. If you're talking about who you think are the nicest, kindest race around, then Dunmer finish bottom of the pile. On the other hand, if you're talking about who you think is the best to play as, then Dunmer over Nord IMO.