I've been watching ABC soaps since before the Luke & Laura
era, faithfully! Remember when Demi Moore was on playing "Jackie"? I love it when characters actually grow up on the show. Remember when Robin Scorpio was just a little tike? How about when Starr Manning was a snotty little spoiled brat with a cell phone by the age of around 8 or 10.
What I don't like is when they recast a character that has been on for a long time. Sometimes it is better to just write them off of the show altogether. I hated it when they replaced the old Todd Manning, although after a while, the new Todd actually wore off on me and I like him now.