My own feeling is that if there is a strong purposeful story arc for Spike in season 8, then he should be there. If there isn't, then he shouldn't. I don't want him to appear just for a namecheck. I'm a Spuffy believer- always will be - but if they genuinely feel that relationship has no where to go, then I don't want mere half-hearted lipservice given to it.
I absolutely agree. But I doubt that Joss has a strong arc for Spike in season 8. Chosen was the pinnacle of Spike's journey.
I may be in the minority among Spuffy fans but I think that from artistical standpoint Spike's story would have been better if he hasn't been resurrected on AtS. But, of course, Fox and ME couldn't let him rest in peace as long as they could exploit him commercially. *shrugs* Serialized entertainment is evil. :)
I don't want us to be like them and the wording of some responses on those threads makes me worry that we're turning into them.
Hopefully it won't happen. I think fanfiction helps us to channel our frustrations creatively. :)
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I absolutely agree. But I doubt that Joss has a strong arc for Spike in season 8. Chosen was the pinnacle of Spike's journey.
I may be in the minority among Spuffy fans but I think that from artistical standpoint Spike's story would have been better if he hasn't been resurrected on AtS. But, of course, Fox and ME couldn't let him rest in peace as long as they could exploit him commercially. *shrugs* Serialized entertainment is evil. :)
I don't want us to be like them and the wording of some responses on those threads makes me worry that we're turning into them.
Hopefully it won't happen. I think fanfiction helps us to channel our frustrations creatively. :)