A friend of mine wanted to play FF7 as she hadn't before and was getting pissed that everyone was telling her how to experience it. She was ranting to me about this and I told her I'd lend her my copy and to ignore/block everyone who is trying to tell you how to play and just .. PLAY it. Experience it your own way. And it's been better for that. You have a more open mind to it if you weren't listening to everyone's feelings about it.
That being said, that's how I feel about FF7. It's a good game, lots of stuff underneath it that isn't easily seen, but I'm not going to throw a fit and argue on the internets if another person doesn't like it. Just how it is. I even liked Dirge of Cerberus (But, I'll admit, I got that for eye-candy/Vincent's backstory) and not for a serious look at the compliation of FF7 whatnots.
I wouldn't mind a FF7 remake ..actually I've convinced myself it's already done and just waiting for a special launch for FF7's 15th anniversary. More likely, however, they're going to continue doing new storylines and different battle systems for the PSP/PS3, or leave it alone altogether. You're never too sure with Tetsuya Nomura and Squeenix. Though if they remade FF9, I'd definitely be very happy; it's one of my favourite FF's .. though that card game sucked. I liked the one in 8 better. stupid Edea, give me your card already!
... but i'll be honest. I'd buy it, and hope to see blood when Aerith get stabbed.