I think that everyone has a slightly different idea of what TES is, because it means different things to us all. Its a series with enough elements to have people who play the game differently, so we all have different ideas of what should be, and different priorities. So if we see a design choice that goes against us, we get ill-tempered.
Of course, im surprised we don't see more hate. Todds love of the word "Superfluous," is upsetting to me, and im surprised we don't see more hate out of a hardcoe RPG community.
And these forums aren't bad at all. Anyway look out for diablo 3? Check out those forums, its been terrible. Those poor tortured fans...