Well not exactly but this is a perfect argument on why we need to really research things like this before we stop buying products because we "heard" something... the stuff is fine.
Personally, I don't think anyone needs to consume HFCS. If they hate it, even for the wrong reasons, it hopefully means that people are consuming it less. Which I think beneficial.
My taste preference is also for less sweeter things. HFCS is too sweet for me.