Thanks again for interpreting so well, why Star Wars is so special.
A true form of art. That's why the prequels are nothing compared to the original movies, nor will the new trilogy.
To approach Star Wars as a franchise where you can simply extend upon is just ignorant. Please leave that fantasy-bubble. Nothing against expanding a fantastical world, but please do not try it in a ignorant way as just "well, we love SW, people do, let's do more of that" rather do it in a respectful way where you admit that you can never surpass an original. Standing on the shoulders of geniuses, trying to slap it on a lunchbox and selling, selling you know!
That accounts to George Lucas handling the originals, his prequels, the prequel-fans and what movies are yet to come.
You do not simply repeat art. Those are things that are once in a lifetime. I don't see enough respect for that in the world.
Thanks mverta for putting it in words where many fail.
You're the Gandhi of SW preservation.
(please excuse the pathetic wording)