Yes, Tracy, you're thread title inspired me to do this. I was already thinking about this from another thread this morning but your post sealed the deal on this post, lolol.

Why is it when someone doesn't like something, they are automatically a "hater?"

There is a difference in a "hater" and someone who doesn't like something. A "hater" is someone who just bashes on something just to bash. They have no basis or reasoning behind the hate. It's usually just someone following the crowd. If you have a good, valid reason for not liking something, you're not a "hater."

Just like the word, photoshoot, "hater" has just become an easy, free word to use whenever. This isn't a rant or anything. Just curious. Later, QD.