Why does everyone hate Naruto?

People generally dislike Nartuo because of its terrible fanbase. I dislike it because it's just a terrible show. To me, it set the standards for what generic is in an anime. The bland and boring plot combined with the annoying cast of characters ("BELIEVE IT!!!!!") help set the stage. I've watched maybe a total of six or seven episodes and feel that's more than enough to form an opinion on the anime overall.