Yes they are a big company with many facets. You can like some parts and dislike others.
They have always had a fan base, even during those dark times (but not as many). But seems like they worked on engaging others and now have a bigger fan base.
You missed people on reddit or imgur singing glory to microsoft.
They now have a fan base.
A fan base.
That's not something I would have ever imagined in the 90'.