I like them as I restore or clean them up. I totally enjoy shaving with them. With rare exceptions, I see honing as a chore. I do it, and do it well. Mostly so it will be DONE!
Stropping seems to keep them going indefinitely, so it pays off. Honing is work, period.
On occasion I look forward to honing them. Depends on the razor and it's condition!
Either way, gotta hone! Let's face it.....It's the crowning glory of the razor, work or not! :D