Here are MY answers. Mind you, Konnie, I'm not a huge Joe fan... I'm more into Willie than anything else, as my avatar suggests. But DS in general (and all questions within) are fun for me.
So, here goes:
1.
What is your favorite Joe storyline or time period? I'm not sure. Probably the one where he actually has more to do than just sit around and play the bland boyfriend (no offense). I loved it when he was [spoiler]bitten by Angelique.[/spoiler]
2.
What would you have wanted for Joe if the character had stayed until the end, or what do you see what the writers could have done? I'd have wanted what Joel Crothers wanted for the character. They should have sent him whirling off in a naughty direction. He needed more to do. He was way underutilized for a main character on the series. Had he been bad, he'd have probably been a lot more appealing to me.
3.
Who would Joe ultimately end up with if it was your choice? I agree with Stefan. Anyone but Maggie. They were a very bland couple. Can't see anything happening between them except a normal, boring relationship that would be unsuitable for a soap opera-- meaning: dog, house, 2-3 kids... Boring, boring, boring.
4.
Would the show have lasted or been better in its final years had Joe been present? Wouldn't have made a difference. They needed better writers, that's what they needed.
Thanks. That was fun.
~DJ