I didn't read the second article, but the first one, I don't know, she's entitled to her opinion, but seems more like someone who followed and loves the comic, with Andrea being a favorite character of hers, who is a little ******** with the changes, which is understandable. Unfortunately it is what it is, seemed clear in season two Andrea wasn't working out the way the writers seem to have intended. Also think deep down some don't like not being sure of what's coming next. Which I think many were happy having that over their non-comic book reading friends. I could be wrong though.
The season had flaws for sure, but surely not enough to make me want to stop watching. That day comes when Daryl leaves.