I don't see why you'd get a lot of hate for loving Final Fantasy VII. I ****ing love it, that's where the "Rufus" handle came from. Every few months (maybe weeks) I get nostalgic about it, listen to a music track on YouTube, look up for latest updates on a possible remake. I swear, I never invested in a PS3 and I still have no desire to do so. If they remade Final Fantasy VII for it I'd buy one in a heartbeat.
I always decide to replay the game, but I end up getting to a certain point and then just stop. I had the itch lately, but instead I decided to try a Final Fantasy game that I didn't complete -- Final Fantasy VIII. It was't as bad as everyone makes it out to be, at least not at the beginning. I'm at the final boss now though and at this point everything seems confusing, rushed, and very anti-climatic.
I agree with Haro. If you haven't played it already and can appreciate a good RPG, get it downloaded son.