I still cant wrap my brain around how people get emotionally attached to electronic devices and act like they are on a team/side and must defend it.
I think it's some degree of seeking affirmation / confirmation that they made the right choice mixed up with some sort of pro/anti Apple sentiment.
I use the platform that best suits my needs at the time and gladly try out alternatives. I think it's great when a competing platform does well; a rising tide lifts all boats. To be happy when a competing platform does poorly is myopic.