Why all the Windows Media Player hate?

[maxpower]

I've wondered why so many hate it? Maybe hate is too strong a word...why do you prefer other media players to WMP? What do they do better?

Is it performance based?
What am I missing?

I've used winamp but it skips whenever I get an IM.
Realplayer was deleted from my pc years ago due to spyware and bundled software it came with.
Quicktime has that pop-up asking to go with Pro when it is activated.

[ZStomp]

I don't mind it. It's what I use the most.

[Duff McCartney]

Agreed. I use it the most. I don't use winamp at all. Or any other media player.

[Pistons < Spurs]

same here. I've never understood it either. So many ppl use winamp or other such proggies, and it makes no sense to me.

[Useruser666]

Winamp is much better for playing mp3s. Try getting the newest version if your having problems. WMP takes way too much memory and is s l o w loading.

[Timoha]

I really like Eindows Media Player. And I like the swirly and colorful patterns you can choose during songs. :smokin

[maxpower]

WMP loads quick for me...actually just testing it right now...it loaded faster than winamp...but neither one would be considered slow for loading.