^ That's probably a more legitimate reason as to why I don't like the EEs because it seems like the theatrical versions would be the "tighter" films as greencapt said, and that the EEs were just made for fan service. "Let's just throw in some more scenes so people who read the books will feel better." That's what it seems like to me, anyway. I have no problem with "fan-gravy" either. Far from it. But it's just my opinion that stuff like that should be put in deleted scenes categories. For two reasons. 1. I love watching deleted scenes because I can't help smiling and telling myself that I'm getting secret special information that casual viewers who don't go through extras won't know. 2. No need to have more excuses for a special edition. I don't like Star Wars having a special edition, so why would I want LOTR to have one? ^_^
Anyway, that's just my opinion, and you guys are free to love on your EEs. Doesn't bother me if my views don't bother you.