If one asks for recommendations in a thread where anime aficionados post, the expectation is to get recommended series that they like. Casual stuff will be mentioned but the derision is bound to appear.Well, it IS one of the most popular shows ever for thr casuals out there. Hardcore anime fans may hate it, but there's a reason why it's so popular.
If one is looking for series that fit the casual taste maybe checking a Crunchyroll ranking poll would be more effective.