RE: Watching the Big Bang Theory from a different Character POV

I really enjoyed this show for the most part but I have friends that absolutely hate it. I don't understand these people but I can understand how people tire of any comedy with a "laugh track." I liked all the characters for who they were and thought they were a good mix of people to have together. I also like the story about how Jim Parsons didn't negotiate a salary increase for himself, it was for EVERYONE. He could have held out for more just for him because he was really the only actor that wasn't replaceable.