Ironically, the only time that excuse comes up anymore is when people like you rehash it as a slap against anyone who says they don't like the changes. I've yet to see anyone in the past couple of years complain about Lucas raping their own childhood. You really need to update your arguments, much like Lucas did his films.
"But yeah, I'm sure mellowing out would make you realize that the Lord of the Rings movies, especially the first one, are great movies, that the new Zelda games have very little sucking (Except Minish Cap and it's awesome Gust Jar. Gotta love the Gust Jar.)"
LOL. I hope that statement makes sense in your own mind. Apparently, anyone who disagrees with your opinion is too blinded by digust and anger to see things your way? Maybe if you got out more, you'd see how ridiculous that assertion is.