To tell you guys the truth it never reallly bothered me to see old characters or enemies revived in the shape of a "descendant", I enjoyed a lot all the MGS that have been out (including POPS) and I much rather see some repeated action of something I enjoy a lot than to see something "original" but suckier. Of course I would support something completely original and better than before but that hardly ever happens. I mean, think about it, it's got to be pretty damn hard to make a MGS game better than the previous one, it's the same as for a super athlete trying to break his/ her own record (it happens, but not very often)
I definitely like the BB concept, I can't wait for this game to come out! It's the only reason I got right now to buy a PS3. (and maybe the next FF games for it)
BTW, meryl, The Boss might have been a bit of a butch, but she was a chick nonetheless
(in reference to your comment about the Cobra Unit)