First of all, it is the fact that nobody needs to aim. It's for the people who have no real skill and like being able to get a kill without even shooting at the person. It is basically the same with Near/Far. With the SPAS, especially canceling, people don't really need to aim at the head. Although N/F is fun when you can pick up a SR and destroy those with the SPAS before they can kill you. I don't mind N/F as much because it gives great distancing practice and you don't die as quickly.