On another note...
While I don't have a problem with threads like these, and as I am more than willing to admit that I have often thought of re-writing the prequels to fulfill some sort of self-satisfaction, I still must admit that I can see that Lucas never really had a chance at winning with the prequels.
You see, STAR WARS had become such a pop culture phenomenon that we all think of it as ours, and on some level, I think each of us believes we know exactly what is best for it.
Trust me, I'm not Lucas apologist. I've gone from what could be described as affection when I was a child to what can be fairly described as loathing as an adult. Throw into that the undeniable fact that I am no lover of the PT. However, when something is this popular, and everybody sees it each in their own way, well, anything that is done, any idea that comes to fruition, any choice that is made is going to be the subject of intense, somewhat unreasonable, and yes, maybe even unfair criticism.
I went all through this going all the way back to pre-TPM. What started out as anti-Jar Jar, a distaste for the midichlorian explanation for Force sensitivity, or ripping on the acting performances has now turned into using different planets as central locations, removing whole characters, changing villains and even major plot points.
And now, well, it seems we have problems with who fights and what color lightsaber they use.
I have to ask, where does it end?
Mr. Lucas, I may just be welling up a touch of sympathy for you.