Most HOAs are run by little tyrants ;and many homebuyers are NOT made fully aware of all the restrctions by the seller or real estate agent.Full disclosure might lose a home sale,and seldom happens.The potential buyer may well find only a reference to restrctions as on file ,meaning a trip to the county courthouse is needed to get the details.
I have seen the shock of a homeower when he finds many normal uses of his property are forbidden or restricted.
When you give a group power to control your neighbor be sure that power will be used against you as well.