I believe that Sy has very high standards... But I know things he finds ok, I will like and things he says it's good, I will love... It happened before... =)
Maxon's opinion I simply don't let it get to me. I've notice he almost despises things I love, which means his tastes are completely different than mine. Mind I'm not saying it's good or bad taste, just different. (I'm thinking about that argument about paranoia agent, haibane not eing inteligent).
No point saying it's good or it's bad. I find it's more productive to point some facts or some backing for your opinions.
No point in saying it's milking or not, because of time available, quantity of noise created by community, or anything like that. There will be no star wars fans / star trek fan who will say "Oh, I feel like they are milking us"... To be a fan is mainly about passion, so I don't think it matters to fans... Of course, fans can feel betrayed and then, they will think they are being milked, but usually this happens when creators / producers / whoever is responsible, ignore the fans.