One thing I will agree the 1g has going over the 2g is less people screwing them up (also one of the reasons behind the 2g being known for crankwalk; all dumbnuts that have an issue with the engine on a 2g will, in most cases, automatically blame it on crankwalk). The 1g in general has more car enthusiasts behind it, mainly because it's more appealing to engine guys than looks only guys (due to its exterior). That gives it a more mature background. Although, being cheaper, it also attracts people with no money or car fixing abilities (so even then it's a bit of a random dispersion of the masses).

That being said 2gs, because they are naturally beautiful, will attract more that are only looks oriented. They will then mess with the electronics, engine not knowing what they are doing and giving it a bad rep. They also bring a lot of the "yo bro" community which I abhor.