I'll admit that I was one of those who thought Stefano was already confirmed dead especially with that dumb Stevano storyline, but I guess not lol. So it kind of confused me that this was even a thing.

I don't MIND that they did this, because it was kind of dangling out there that he could be alive. Since the actor passed away ten years ago (!) and therefore we knew he wouldn't be returning, it didn't feel like that much of a loose end to me. However, I fear there is more stupidity coming as far as Stefano's legacy/"essence"/whateverthef*ck...

I agree that it's time to move on. The idea of Stefano should always hang over people like Marlena, Roman, Hope, EJ, Kristen, etc., but he's dead. Make like Elsa and let it go, Days.