RED X Dan. It's not hate. It's reality. Piston options are so limited (unless you don't mind spending for custom pistons and most guys on here will say if I can't get it from Summit I ain't doing it) that it's crazy to spend much money on them.
Of course, if 9:1 is your bailiwick then do a 318.
But STOP claiming it's hate. That's beyond ignorant.