I actually did start Who with New Who, before s3 had come out. I watched Girl in the Fireplace, in which the things I remember most distinctly was I liked Mickey quite a fair bit and Ten was fun, and then I went back and watched s1-2. And perhaps I have repressed some s2 Rose, but I do remember having a chore of a time getting through that series, but it didn't turn me off of continuing with the show. Anyway, besides that point, I agree with the stuff you said, basically.