Because no one here would ever defend an author in matters not concerning atheism. Tell us Tolkien was a hack not worth reading and you'll get nary a peep.
I'm very tired of argument from 'you wouldn't defend the merits of so-and-so's work unless you considered so-and-so your leader'.
I'm very tired of argument from 'you wouldn't defend the merits of so-and-so's work unless you considered so-and-so your leader'.