Now that I've played enough of VIII to realize the hate for it is mostly due to Spoony
It's more that people like Spoony because they hate 8. My personal reason for disliking it is the cast is the most unlikable party I've ever seen in an FF.

James Taylor Arnold is a damn good voice actor.
Most people think this. Whnenever I've pointed out his other work in other games, people always say they love him.