No one has critized it because noone was using them, but now when he is forcing us to use them, this pretty obvious we will start complaining.
Back when Jitspoe started his thread with about new textures, he made the following post (still available as first post).
Goals of the pack:
- Improve the visuals of the game.
- Standardize high resolution textures for fairness in game play.
- GPL compatibility (all textures will have source available - be that photographs, scripts, PSD files, or whatever - and be free to edit, use, and distribute under the GPL license).
1. "Improve the visuals of the game"
This is a matter of taste, I will not discuss this here or somewhere else.
2. "Standardize high resolution textures for fairness in game play"
I admit this might be hard to understand for people who do not speak perfect english (no sarcasm intended), but basically it says "standard textures so all players have equal chances". Therefore I do not see why you seem "surprised" about the fact that those textures are now forced to use (although I'm not sure whether there has been an official announcement yet).
3. "GPL compatibility"
Stuff I don't know about, so I'd better not comment it.
Also, Jitspoe has outed more than once that he's willing to listen to other opinions (just read the first post I already quoted from) and he has revised multiple textures based on feedback from others.
I seriously see no reason for Jitspoe to even listen to your opinion now, as back then most of you didn't give a flying intercourse. I consider it rather grateful that Jitspoe is actually still wanting to listen to your feedback, but you don't seem to appreciate his offers (just my assumption, as all you do is raging instead of giving clear feedback and wishes as Jitspoe asked for).