Why do those who play reach not count? Am I not a dedicated member? Is my opinion invalid due to the fact I love Reach, and I only mildly enjoy H3? That's garbage. Am I not dedicated because I didn't play much H3? Wow. See, the thing is, even by saying this, you are being just as bad as all the haters. You are hating on Reach, and saying that it isn't Halo, so if you play and enjoy it, you can't be a "dedicated Halo fan." I think you really need to think about and evaluate what you just said.
As for the complaints, that is just a matter of opinion. I love AAs. Does that make me an idiot. No. It makes me someone who is open minded and can adapt to change.