I think the problem is as a whole we're not counting pasts here. As a whole group we're about giving that individual person that we don't know a second chance. But for those people who do know that person who have reason to not like them, no they don't have to give them a second chance if they don't want. Especially in those first few weeks. Some hurts are too raw for people. Maybe too raw for forever, maybe for just a few weeks.
As for Katherine. I think that has less to do with what the Originals think of her and more to do with her own behavior here. Because from what I know some people hate her for some Moriarty guy and idek who that is.
I have no idea what guy you're referring to. I was barely around for a while for personal reasons.
I didn't like Kol threatening Elena. He knows that. She's my best friend. They're both family to me. But do I ever expect them to get along, no. Do I ever expect her to like Klaus? No. But to coexist in one city together, yes.