S_Matt said:
but modern digital cleanup tools are totally fine? My argument is that if you approve of one you logically have to approve of the other.
So, let's say with old paintings like the mona lisa. They should just touch it up with new paint everytime they need to dust it right? Afterall if they just pick the same colors then any old paint imperfections could be removed! Brilliant!
Seriously though, a recomp shot is a new shot. You have to take into account the position of the original composition. A recomp is likely to be off if only by a little bit. It'll be a different shot, another edition. Besides, we already have recomped shots in the SE's. Should you want those shots after a proper HD restoration of the originals is* released. If you want them so bad simply fan edit them in yourself.
*"is released" is purely hypothetical conjecture for this post. Not to be confused with any likely occurence thereof aforesaid action.
