What drives a poor reputation for the Rogue class?

[Psyren]

Default expectations aren't preferences. A game's default settings aren't necessarily even the most fun way to play.

Fun is subjective - and absent data, the default settings are the ones you should assume are most prevalent. What data do you have to support this claim:

Majority of popular games are PvP, majority of gamers are both familiar with and capable of enjoying the format.