Welcome Amanda,
I never disliked RD when I originally watched Dark Shadows, I haven't rewatched his episodes recently to update my opinion, but it sure is funny to read all of the comments about his hair obsession. I remember watching River of Gold when it first aired on TV, I liked his performance in it very much.
I have a really beautiful painting of Peter and Vicki together in her jail cell. I bought it at a convention. I loved RD as CDT.
I still haven't begun watching the DVDs I have, but I'm planning on scheduling a weekly viewing with friends soon.
Again welcome to the forum.
Misa