How did nitrous get such a bad rep...?

I've never used nitrous. From what everyone tells you it will cause your engine to blow. I would definitely try using a bone stock bottom end engine with upgraded intake, carb, ignition, fuel system. The spark plug heat range that was recommended. Timing set where it was recommended. WOT switch, fuel pressure safety switch, bottle heater. Even with these safety features people will tell me I'm going to blow it up.

Expectations engine will blow up
on the other hand what if it didn't
either way it sounds fun.