Here's a short interview with Mike Okuda on the completion of the Remastered project. He says, "The overwhelming majority [of fans] seems to appreciate the work, even if some disagree with our choices." http://blog.wired.com/underwire/2008/12/okuda-designs-l.html
I liked the observation about the "anonymity of the Internet." Stung a couple of the posters over there.
Hell, Mike's just about exactly my age and he's a lot less gray than I am - and generally more youthful looking despite working in a high-stress industry. It must be because he's so enthusiastic.