Feral cats are very scared cats if they've never been around people. Basing an opinion off of that is like saying you don't like sony TV's because all three used ones you've bought died in less than a year. Some are really nice, others just want a night or two in a warm place if they are desperate. The one that gave birth likely didn't run out to find the father as cats in the wild typically are not social creatures. Domesticated cats are social out of necessity as otherwise it would be very boring for them but in the wild it's very rare for them to team up and stay together. You can see this when you try introducing a second cat into a home where one cat has lived by themselves for years. It takes a long, long time for them to get cozy and forget the territorial fights.
Btw, they are also smart as hell. They can tell what you feel about them. If you hate them and radiate hate they will treat you like crap.
My cat was feral. She is a little escape artist, but that's simply because she's overly curious and likes to investigate. She's also very friendly and loves people. I got one of the small minority of feral cats that quickly adjusts and loves people. She's great with large get-togethers as well. But I know the odds of me getting another feral cat that behaves just like her are slim to none.
@Biker, I wasn't originally a cat person either. In college I moved out and got a place of my own without a roommate but wanted company. I chose a cat for no other reason that I didn't have time to properly take care of a dog. They grow on you very quickly if you let them and I'll agree, sometimes just hearing that pitter-patter of paws on the ground is comforting.
