Why so critical of "universal" flex radiator hoses?

This thread went downhill when people started getting uptight about "how it looks" (the universal hose) and "standards" .

Everybody has standards, some more than others. like when i see a rat rod, if it is actually just some parts thrown together, not my cup of tea. But old parts put together so the outcome has good form and function but still looks "ratty", love it. All it takes is a little time and thought, and a big difference between the two outcomes.