People usually don't post praise, but are more inclined to complain about a product.
I haven't played the game, but I, personally, am thrilled about using all of the added features. I hope they don't cut content either.
If a game never changes, its appeal declines over time. Fates is changing, which is in favor to some and distaste to others. I don't understand people when they say it's not Fire Emblem anymore when they add features rather than taking them away. It's merely giving more ways to play the game. The gameplay, which makes Fire Emblem what it is, has never changed.. but I do hope it has more challenging maps than Awakening.
The developers can't be blamed for taking the feature that ultimately saved the franchise and expanding upon it. I think Fates will gain more players than it will lose.
Don't let someone else's grumpiness rub off on you. :)