I don't see the problem with it. Saints Row The Third serves it's purpose, it's a game, you're supposed to have fun. I had a lot of fun playing it, I don't get why people hate it.
it's story is short, can't downgrade from upgrades, dlc is crap, not enough weapons, map is too small and bland, the pedestrians are boring, no multiplayer, planes are weird, not enough to do, and clothing customization isn't as in depth as saints row 1 and 2. Everything else is fine though. Except for the fact that the gangster element is gone.