The internet is a great place for people with passion to state their viewpoints as absolute facts. I don't mean to criticize. I enjoy reading your posts, and you guys make me laugh. But simply because this website exists does not mean that the PT would not have been popular of its own accord. There are four Pirates of the Carribean movies, and the first was the only enjoyable film in my mind. Star Trek has come out with 11 movies, some of them horrendously bad. How many horror films have produced innumerable stupid sequels, yet still garner a loyal fan-base? Just watched the new X-men movie, and that is a franchise that has really gone downhill in my mind, but I doubt they're done.
Likewise, there are websites devoted to bashing the new Batman franchise, which I greatly enjoy. It's hard for most Internet surfers to believe, but there are other opinions out there. And to top it off, those with differing opinions are actually allowed to feel that way. Divergent opinions are still valid.
I hope not to make enemies at a site entitled originialtrilogy.com. I am disappointed with the PT as well. But I can still enjoy them and feel no guilt for doing so; I will sleep fine tonight, even with the knowledge that others here think I'm a heretic and/or moron. I enjoy all your points of view, and will happily post something when I ifeel like it, wishing no ill will on those who think that unaltered OT is the Word of God that shall not be tampered with. I come to this site because I truly love the originals, but also because I love all the variations, official and official.
Why are there all those laser dots shining on my head and chest?