I guess a big part of the problem is that his criticisms are often valid. For example, when he points out the flaws in shows or movies he doesn't like, those flaws are actually there. I just find myself overlooking them. I start to think maybe my tastes are illogical and influenced by things like nostalgia. Also, he sometimes gives explanations for why things appeal to people and they are disparaging to the people these things appeal to. For example, he will say that for many video games it is about the "male power fantasy".

In a way, it is like he serves as the voice of reason, but I am not always reasonable and I don't want somebody exposing me.