I also want to add in my feelings on the criticism. While this thread is not very specific on why readers have such an adverse reaction to SOTS, there has already been discussion after discussion on not just the original thread of the book but the discussion thread for all the VTM books as a whole. One does not need to walk far to understand the problems with the book, it has been talked about many times by many different people.
Someone discussing what they liked and disliked about SOTS
And this is my short discussion to Jason on the problems with how SOTS handles politics. These are only two and there are a ton of constructive criticism on the book outside of this thread. This reaction to SOTS isn’t exactly out of the blue.