One more thing, re the 'size' of the universe - and this is more me thinking, than responding directly to what you're saying. Because one the reasons I'm so grateful for the shift that Moffat brought, is this (I am generalising on a massive scale, obviously):
In Rusty's Who there was never light at the end of the tunnel - it was always just another train. I don't say this is a bad thing, and I admire him *hugely* for what he did and find the things he explored fascinating. But - it was like watching a Joss show. Every time people were happy I'd curl up, waiting for horrible things to happen, because they always would.
In Moffat's Who there is no tunnel at all. There's just the great and terrible world, full of good things and bad things; and the good things don't always soften the bad things, but vice-versa, the bad things don't necessarily spoil the good things and make them unimportant. And if we can add to people's pile of good things, then that is something to celebrate.
So... for me 'size' is a moot point, it's just a different perspective. ♥
Re: Part 2
In Rusty's Who there was never light at the end of the tunnel - it was always just another train. I don't say this is a bad thing, and I admire him *hugely* for what he did and find the things he explored fascinating. But - it was like watching a Joss show. Every time people were happy I'd curl up, waiting for horrible things to happen, because they always would.
In Moffat's Who there is no tunnel at all. There's just the great and terrible world, full of good things and bad things; and the good things don't always soften the bad things, but vice-versa, the bad things don't necessarily spoil the good things and make them unimportant. And if we can add to people's pile of good things, then that is something to celebrate.
So... for me 'size' is a moot point, it's just a different perspective. ♥