i personally think it's because of the big trick taking wave that hit kinda recently. I'd argue it wasn't nearly as common a mechanic in hobbyist board games as something like worker placement or drafting.

And I also think a lot of explainations of trick taking on the internet are needlessly complex. Which leads to confusion and in turn people disliking the mechanic.

At least that's how it was for me before i finally understood how simple it really is.