Rennervision first let me say welcome to the boards. I too, was greatful to find this site and get away from all of the Lucas worship on the official site and other places. While I didn't post on these other sites, I did read and it became clear to me that my thoughts and opinions wouldn't be welcome on those boards.

I'm nost sure who first coined that phrase 'Lucas raped my childhood.' I don't believe that he has. There isn't any way to erase the memories that I have of Star Wars nor can Lucas alter them. They are mine. However, I have lost some respect for him. Not so much for the prequels, but for the Special Editions. While there are things in the Special Editions that I like and even some that I can live with, most fall into the 'why bother-we get it' category. At least for me.

Lucas' refusal to release the original version of these films on DVD is what really bugs me. But I have great bootlegs and I can live with those.