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Because an appeal of fixed wheels is that they allow/make for a very stripped down bike, the lack of "stuff" on the bike can be immensely satisfying. One less brake to think about, just the reliable feedback and ability to lockup from your legs.
If I was going to ride far enough, or down steep enough hills that I would need the assistance of a rear brake, then why on earth would I want to even ride fixed?
This is why it is considered odd. The front brake does a lot on a fixed, a rear brake kind of just kills your flow with the rear wheel.