Yes, for the love of weightlifting Christ, never follow that GOMAD horseshit, and add some accessory work for a few minutes every workout, and perhaps a few back off sets, and you'll be fine with it.
The biggest problem isn't the program or Rippetoe, but the fact that the whole Starting Strength program caters to weak beginners that are afraid to adjust it when they need to, even against Rippetoe's advice.