User:LostCampbell

I grew up on the Star Wars movies, and can quote almost every line from the original trilogy. I started reading the EU, but stopped as I noticed the quality of mythical storytelling plummet after Timothy Zahn. I watched in alarm and despair as the prequels and everything since has torn my once beloved universe to shreds.

I've been called a purist, a hater, and a fake fan. But to me, Star Wars is the mythology of our time, just as important as the old stories of Hercules or King Arthur. Therefore, I hold it to a much higher standard than most other popular Sci Fi or fantasy. The original story, with all its rich symbolism and archetypes, is in my opinion on par with Tolkein, as far as their literary and storytelling importance.

Can you seriously say that's where it is now? Can you honestly, with a straight face, tell me that the prequels are on the same level as the Lord of the Rings; that the story is on par with modern masters like George RR Martin? If you can, then perhaps that is the future. Perhaps my time as a fan is done.

But I won't go without a fight. I won't allow my beloved legend of Star Wars continue to be corrupted by inept storytelling and blatant thoughtlessness, not without criticism, ontological discussion, and trying to salvage what little legendary essence remains.

If something is Ret-Conned, I will try to include the original elements. If any story line or element is non-sequential, illogical, or just incorrect, I will try to point it out and correct it. I may see EU as fan fiction, but even fan fiction should follow basic story structure, and plot elements should be well thought out and consistently logical. I will try to make it so, or at least call attention to where it is not.

Remember, always: The Force is Balanced. The Jedi are the good guys. Boba Fett is overrated. And Han Shot First.