Should we count the 1998 Godzilla movie

My first discussion to you G-fans is, should we count the 1998 Godzilla film.

Some, I mean lots of you guys hate the film, and that it doesn't hold true to the franchse. ( can't spell)

Plus the movie is bad got to admit, but it's not bad as a stand alone kaiju movie. Because it's called Godzilla, it shits on the name and ruin many chances for a new G-movie here in the US. Until now.