Yes, but Linus in the second panel is saying that ST's release was nothing like the PT release. When, in fact, they're the same. Received by loud toxic fans who decry something that just got out the gate, didn't give it time to flesh out and grow on them.
Give it ten years. I think The Last Jedi will be among the favorites of the sequel trilogy and will be a top contender for Empire. I base my opinion on this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kjEnDj7K30
(Enjoy the watch, I sure do. This guy is a phenomenal editor!)