I think you can't compare CC, AoE and SC.
The first is quite static, the second really micro management and the 3rd is a click-click fest
But I really love SC. I don't like the C&C interface. I've always prefered the blizzard style of interface. It's more practical.
But actually, my favourite RTS was, is and will remain Warcraft forever. Because it's heroic fantasy. Although it's not as ergonomic than Starcraft, it's more fun and funny to play it (aaah the Zog zog, yes my lord sounds...)
I didn't like Total A for the same reason. The game was good but the game feeling was really "sad". In French we'll call that a cold atmosphere. It hasnt' as much charism as War2...
Btw, I've found a new tactic to counter the nukes. Eh eh.
------------------
<IMG SRC="http://www.ifrance.com/genghisk/gk_sig275.gif" border=0>