What I want to know is why you needed to start a new thread to say this? This could have easily been posted in the episode 99 discussion thread.

I didn't mind the episode too much. I watch anime for Character development and plot, not for action. I think most people are complaining because the series isn't following the manga exactly like it used to. The fillers have the potential to be really good, I just don't think the anime has pulled off any particularly good fillers yet.