Something crazy I noticed

When someone posts a criticism of the show, they often feel compelled to write an introductory paragraph getting pre-defensive about their love for the show.

“Don’t get wrong, I love the show, but…”

“I just want to say before anything that I love Severance and still enjoy it, it’s just that…”

“Now, I know a bad episode of Severance is still great TV, but…”

Why do you think people need to do this? Why can’t they just offer a criticism?