It is not the material or the scarf I have a problem with. It's the way people unnecessarily tie it around their neck in the same fashion as historic nooses were once knotted. I bought my first scarf last month. Now, I wrap my scarf in a wrap or place it around my neck, similar to an awareness ribbon. It's very warm and effective.
People tie their scarves like nooses because they say it is the warmest way.
A proper wrap provides adequate layers without the added ridiculousness. Besides, when you put on a wrap you don't look like a fool trying to creatively noose yourself. My roommate, Shannon, doesn't like this. She says it's her noose, and I shouldn't touch it too much. I think it's her own fault.