This is a great example of what OP was describing in their last paragraph:
There’s always someone bitching (justifiably or not) about someone else’s conveyance. Motorcyclists are universally loathed, but they’re not much worse than electric trail bikes, which are not much worse than electric mountain bikes, which are not much worse than mountain bikes… it really seems to boil down only to whether or not it’s your hobby.
It’s not as offensive, but it is still offensive.
It’s clearly subjective.
I don’t think having to navigate shit on a trail is subjective. Nobody wants to do it.
This is a great example of what OP was describing in their last paragraph:
you’re clearly decided on it. trust me, some other people find it unpleasant.