I haven't seen many Rei haters either, but I do know the one post I've seen explaining that Rei also played a part in the broken Todoroki family unit was considered "hate". So I'm not sure. I think people have gotten hate confused with just...an argument different than theirs. Which is really sad because I like seeing people with different or poor views on my favorite characters because then I get to write the better parts of those characters I see and give those that dislike them a fresh viewpoint, just like they give me!
I thought the same. Like, maybe people see any posts criticizing Rei's actions as hatred... Sometimes, fans jump to the worst conclusions. Someone wrote something negative about character who is an abuse victim? They excuse abuse 💯
Though at the same time, I understand. People can be sensitive about their fans. Occasionally I too have to do a double-check before blocking someone for writing that Enji is an idiot. Like, yeah, he is, but was it idiot (affectionate) or idiot (I hate him)??? I might be a bit extreme when it comes to stuff like notp or my faves. It's a bit cringe, but at least I don't post slander in character tags. I'm just emotional
I also like reading different opinions of characters if I am not too emotionally invested. Like, when the character is always described the same way by all his fans, I kind of want to read what haters think... You know, it is fun to read posts that were written with a passion, and that can only be achieved through hatred or obsessive love