Gaffer Tape said:

And RE: S_Matt. I just want to make it clear that I at least am not intending any hostility towards you. With so many engaged in this discussion arguing against you, it can somewhat seem like you're being ganged up on, but that's not really the case. Like Harmy, though, it does really make me sad to think that this is what the term "film restoration" means to some people, and it does fill me with fear that we might get an announcement for a true release of the original trilogy, only for it to be filled with redone special effects. And then, more than ever, people will be convinced that this is what those groundbreaking special effects actually looked like.

Well, you're right that the correct words should be used to describe a given process and its goals. Its just one tends to get lazy about such specifics. But seriously there's no offense taken - I started the thread afterall - I should be the last to complain when things get heated. Its not surprising how sensitive an issue this is given how shabbily the material has been treated for the last decade and a half.

I'd be happy with a 100% faithful restoration. I'd be even happier with a tasteful and respectful upgrade. If there was any justice in this at all then fans of whatever version would be able to enjoy the version they preferred in as high quality as is feasible, as Ridley Scott so graciously said about the Blade Runner collection.

It still strikes me as profoundly bizarre that Star Wars, arguably the most popular and well known media property in history, gets treated so shabbily by its owners while obscure cult movies get the royal treatment. Even cinematic outcasts like David Lynch's Dune, get better treatment.