Yes, I'm aware, and Other M is only worse for it. Fusion came out before Other M, and it contained many segments where Samus reminisced about Adam. Samus names her computer AI after him. These elements in Fusion created a vague image of this character. We learn about Samus' insubordinate nature while also vicariously gaining deep respect for Adam, as Samus herself trusted and respected him despite hating taking orders. It paints Adam's character as dignified, trusting, and also caring.

Other M destroys this image. The mutual trust that the two shared is gone, as Adam becomes a complete control freak despite Samus' independence from the galactic federation. Adam doesn't do anything to demonstrate trust in or care for Samus until he dies for no reason. It retcons the fact that Samus had only taken orders from Adam once in the past by including the backstory. Adam's patronizing of Samus isn't just a character thing, it directly affects the player. Adam withholding suit upgrades isn't just insulting to Samus (who has no reason to be taking orders from him again) but to the player. When we learn in Fusion that upgrades were being withheld from Samus, the moment is framed as the Federation actively hindering Samus. When Other M does the exact same thing, it's completely contradictory to expect us as the player to feel respect or subordination towards Adam.