Sometimes simply using Google works well, even for this particular forum. Type in something like "acoustic guitar forum coated non-coated strings" and you'll find plenty of threads in this forum.
Everyone obviously has their preferences, and they give specific reasons including string life (longer with coated strings for many people), tone, and the feel of the strings on the hands. Hand sweat and "chemistry" is another theme. Lots of people say their hands are particularly corrosive and they therefore prefer the longer life of coated strings.
I prefer non-coated myself, largely because of cost, and I like the feel better. Totally personal preference.
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