People generally have very strong opinions when it comes to Kanye West. His strong opinions and persona have ingratiated him to many fans and admirers. Others view his public persona as overly aggressive and at times alienating. Some praise his work with music, citing him as one of the most influential acts of our time. Others criticize his lyrics as offensive or inappropriate. In general, people seem to be either passionately in support of him or passionately against him, with few in between.