Anchorhead said:
My question (yes, I'm finally getting around to it); Why is this place so different? Other than the obvious (desire for OT), why is this the place of choice for open, intelligent Star Wars discussions?
You toss a lot out in that post, food for thought, but I'll respond just to this last bit right now.
I think part of it is that we as a group of fans DON'T have what we want. We love the real "Star Wars" and most of us are tepid at best towards the PT and the EU. Perhaps it is that distance from the object of our fandom that gives us a bit of perspective for our discussions.