The 'galaxy' from the original trilogy had a feel about it like it was still a vast expanse. Like a largely unsettled frontier. From Tatooine to Bespin to Hoth to Degobah to Endor....these places are inhabited but not overpopulated. There was still a sense of mystery.

The galaxy from the PT seemed like one giant congested metropolis with no secrets to hide. Crap.

Mythology comes from a time where the world/universe was largely unknown. The Hero myth in particular deals with journey and exploration. Not much mystery, exploration or unknown exists in the PT because it was all out there in the open. That, to me is why the PT was garbage. That above all minor technical issues or plot incongruence is what ruined it for me. The setting itself robs it of the fantasy half of space fantasy and puts it squarely into science fiction. That is why there is such a disconnect between the OT and the PT.

The OT speaks of a time long ago. An older republic. Yet this older republic looks more like the mundane over grown society of today. Where was the supposed glory of it all?

So yes, I hope the next trilogy ignores all aspects of the PT. Not only can it ignore, it should. The PT itself is an abomination. Why acknowledge or pay homage? I dont want to hear reference to the term 'Darth Sidious', I dont care to see Darth Maul. Dont care about retaining any of those characters or elements.