Bingowings said:

kenkraly2007 said:

their are fans that like both versions.

We know that the SE is going to be changed again so that makes another version.

Some will prefer it, some will not.

If the previous versions aren't available for people to see anymore that's bad for almost any Star Wars fan.

Either way the original version of the film needs preservation and distribution because it is the point where the cultural artifact exited the author's mind and entered into the minds of the audience.

Exactly. If Lucas wants to add/change content to the OT to make it easier to expand into new and different stories then fine. I wouldn't put it past him to add some little tidbits that work more with the clone wars series or the upcoming series. That's his call.

But don't hide history! I could stomach some of these changes if he just included the original on Bluray as well. There a plenty of movies that have endured changes on some level that still offer the theatrical version when they are released. I think a lot of the GL hate could end overnight if Lucas would just include the OOT. Hell he'd even make that much more money making it available.

I know this has all been said before but I thought I'd take a turn to rant on the subject. :)