This thread should be titled "Are you human?"
Was that ridicule or rhetorical agreement? I can't tell.
For what it's worth, I've never really jumped onboard with hating certain VG characters, I'd say that I often find myself caring for characters in terms of the wellbeing of the plot rather than any heartfelt attachment. Sure I've found characters 'cool' or perhaps 'attractive' but nothing of desiring a legitimate relationship with said character. Now characters who I would like as a friend, I can list a few