I think it's that way here too with Mac...seems decent and not cheesy at all. There are one or two things they could've handled a bit better, though, mainly 'Clue:SI', because that sitting there with the door open still comes to mind, and maybe not rushing the forgiveness scene, putting it in the next ep or something. I've liked the rest, though. And though I think the writers didn't do too badly,and I don't agree with the naysayers, I can still at least see the perspective of maybe wanting a couple more little things added here and there to give more depth and interest to the character...I don't think it's always easy when you only have a minute or two of screentime,and they may have had a hard time making the most of it that they possibly could,though I still like the ship.
Anyway, I don't think it's a bad thing that we all have different perspectives about things on the show, and I can live with the differing viewpoints...I'm the type to want to defend my views fast, but I know at the same time that folks will always have different likes and dislikes.