Because it is so universally put down. There is a tendency to examine any totalistic claim more strongly, look for ways in which it is wrong similar to the "hip

Because it is so universally put down. There is a tendency to examine any totalistic claim more strongly, look for ways in which it is wrong similar to the "hipster" drive. I haven't defended NK here (although I have seriously looked into visiting it one day) but I'm sympathetic to the mindset that causes that reaction