Firstly it depends on your food culture things you like. Meals made with Okra are really appreciate all over the world, from Central, South and West Africa (maybe all the Africa), Guyana, Asia until South of United States (mostly in Louisiana). I do love meals containing okra, because they are pretty tasty and delightful.

There many stations working on the genetic improvement of that plant, because the current production is unable to satisfy the world market demand. Just with these few arguments you may guess how much people are crazy of that.
 I don't want to say more because you probably know this expression : "There's no accounting for taste" ;)

Hate? Now that's not a very nice thing to say, is it? How would you feel if this tasty, slimy vegetable told all of his veggie buddies that he hates you.

Personally, I love okra.

I'm with you Ario. I think it's truly horrible. The slimy texture is the worst part of it.

Everyone who has posted above in support of okra is welcome to my share.