I think it is best to make something like this or else people like Sharky will just never try to think of a real argument and think we are all always just trying to be 'nitpicky'.
You can all join in and say new things you like, the only rules are that you have to be certain it was a design change after the franchises' last major artistic overhaul with Sonic Adventure.
-I like the colored eyes of the characters. I think it adds to all of their personalities and they usually are meshed well with the characters main colors. Most of the characters barely have any personality anymore, but these are always done well IMO.
-I like how all of the characters outside of Rouge and robots bend their arms and legs like rubber instead of normal appendages. I think it looks nice and is an interesting touch.
-I like most of their voices outside of the scenes when they have to talk about serious stuff. While I would prefer them not talk at all, I think most of the voices chosen are goofy still and work with the characters personalities pretty well, usually.
-I like how most releases in the series try a lot of new ideas. While they almost never work, I appreciate that they try, even if sometimes it is hard to tell if I am even playing a Sonic game anymore.
-I like that most of the characters get their own kind of style of music for their levels, it is a neat touch.
-I like ranking system they use in the games now. It has never really been good at all since Sonic Adventure 2, but I still like that it is there!
I might have some more later if I can think of some other stuff.