The miscommunication here is with vocabulary, and it is the source of all of this strife.
“Classic” is a game mode that refers NOT to the original D2+D2 LoD. “Classic” refers to the way the game runs without the Expansion pack. It is a very different game – people play Classic because the enjoy the game mode more, not because they’re looking for some pure, authentic experience.
I wrote a whole thread about this misconception. Please read it before posting another opinion on the matter, since you are opining on a different topic right now. Part of the problem we currently face is that Blizzard (and many LoD players) are misunderstanding this fact.