I think it's usually used to create a false dichotomy so that stockholm syndrome victims can feel good about supporting their abusers.
I use it as an excuse to view the average idiot for what they are. A slow loss is still a loss, but stupid people have convinced themselves that it's a win. I'm glad I'm not like them.
I doubt the show was ever good because it's made by disney and "safe for china," but I get your point.
The censorship and abuse of power on both sides needs to end. Barring that, any smart person should just recognize the tribalism for what it is and use it as a way to differentiate themselves from the average idiot.
Stupid people don't magically become smart because there's more of them, although stupid people will not understand or accept this.
You're going to end up wasting a lot of time and effort on learning about something that in the end will not have a substantial impact on your computing experience.
It will make you look good in front of losers on the internet you'll never meet, though.
"How dare he call out my low standards!? Doesn't he realize we're only allowed to approve of people's taste, that way nobody is critical about what they waste their money on!? Now let's watch Frozen!"
I know. You're excusing him but I'm telling you that even people you would consider to be better than Kirk ended up as Nazis when the opportunity arose.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pESjDoXmGrQ