I voted "Not taking sides". I like some parts of
The Lion King 1½ and I hate some parts. I like the scenes such as Timon's history with his colony and the Timon and Pumbaa scenes with young and teen Simba. But, I hate how they mocked the "Circle of Life" with a passion.

Not only did they mock it, but they contradicted it. Some people will claim it's just a harmless joke, but, to me, it stained the majesty of that scene.
Overall, I like it, but not as much as I like the first two.