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Originally Posted by Blaster86
Then you don't know much about the Fandom. Almost everyone hates the original cartoon these days. Infact, I'm usually one of the people defending it for what it is. And what it is is not as great and amazing as you remember it. And no, people who like that origin are in the strict minority. The Comic origin is viewed as the official origin by most.
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Well I'm glad I don't know much or don't follow the fandom. Even then, it was full of idiots who just towed the line or bought everything new that came out regardless of quality.
It's just a kids show with good childhood memories and nostalgia as you said. I'd like for that nostalgia to remain intact and I'll stick with that. None of the newer stuff ever interested me though I am aware and knowledgable about it (sadly). Perhaps that's why the view has changed, none of the new comics which expanded the origins had come out back then.
I think the whole idea of cartoons that must be tailored that adults can also enjoy is somewhat of a sham. If you are going to create a cartoon that is adult oriented with a strong story. Something like Macross (Robotech was terrible, great music though) has a much more plausible reality than a show that is nominally about a bunch of Transforming characters that suspiciously look like they are still acting out a toy commercial despite better writing...or a guy running around in a mask and cape fighting bizarre gimmick criminals, none of which can aim a gun.
You can always do both and do a great job if you just remember to have humor and fun (BTAS did for awhile). Don't take it too seriously. That's why the 2007 movie was good and audiences liked it. Plausibility, plenty of humor spirit, and it was just fun and looked nice.