Actually, the reason I don't mind this opinion piece is because it is a) well-written, b) well-thought out, c) civil, d) not implying the writer's opinion is truth - just that it is his opinion and e) recognizes - at least in Becky's introduction to the piece - that is expressing one particular viewpoint: that of a disappointed die-hard fan.
That doesn't mean all fans.
That doesn't mean all die-hard fans even.
If the small contingency of fans who devote their entire existence to all things Bon Jovi took the time to pull their heads out of their ass... er, sand, they'd realize the band has more casual fans that die-hard fans so while opinions might be valid, they need to be taken with some salt and put into context.

Any pretty much, anything Becky says, I'll tend to agree with as she has more composure, intelligence, compassion, common sense and class in her left pinky than most on this board. ;)