[HRH The KING]

What they should have done is simply have a female "science officer" right from the start, thus eliminating the need for Harry Kim in the process. I wouldn't have been opposed to having Jennifer Lien play that role

[Quark]

Honestly, I don't miss Kes as much as I miss Seven. Seven's character is far more interesting than Kes. I think Kes left at just the right time on the show. Her come back was...kind of odd and I don't think it needed to be there, but at the same time I'm sure many fans were happy to see her temporary return. Whenever I watch the older episodes of Voyager, I feel that she's perfect. And when I watch the newer ones, I think it's perfect for Seven.

[Saquist]

i miss both but in the long run Seven boosted ratings and they really didn't have anything for Kes to do besides be a damsel in distress.