The only reason we have such heated debates about the SE/Prequels is because now some of you who don't like the new Star Wars liked the originals.
The people who didn't like any Star Wars just went "eh" and moved on with their lives. While the people who didn't like the SE/Prequels, but who -did- like the O-OT have a vested interest in the franchise, which is why they are so passionate about telling everyone that the SE/Prequels really suck despite their incredible success at the box office and on home video.