Why are anime fans against buying anime?

Out of all the hobbies and fandom out there, anime fans are some of the most backwards people I know. It's the only fandom I can think of where it's members actually encourage each other NOT to support the very thing they love. Why is that?

Well..there are always people who want to support it, but do not have the money to buy it. But, I do see what you mean, to a point..