First of all, the whole purpose of Jenny starting the magazine was to supply people with much needed patterns for precuts, something that was lacking back when she started the magazine. She wanted patterns that would go together quickly and easily for beginners and those who just want easy quick projects. She achieved that goal and then some.
There will be as many opinions of the magazines as there are quilters. It's kinda like someone buying you underwear, we don't all have the same tastes, can't please everyone.