I am SO addicted!

[elisi]

This is one of the most fascinating posts of all time. Or rather the discussion it sparked. I absolutely don't have time to read it, and yet I keep coming back to it.

peasant_'s basic question is this:

Something I have never understood about old-school redemptionistas is why so many of you wanted the redemption to be without a soul. Why was that important to you?

ETA: Uploaded this icon by awmp, because I realised that not having a 'Spike getting souled' icon was a big oversight. Especially since that *particular* moment was what made me obsess. Because OMG Spike got his soul back! WOW! What happens now?

I still get blown away by that. He got his soul back - he was the vampire who dared to dream and made his dream come true. And damn but it takes my breath away every single time I think about it!

OK, I'll go now...

Comments

[zanthinegirl.livejournal.com]

You're right; very interesting! I don't actually have anything to add that others haven't already said, but interesting to read. thanks for the rec; something to think about while i drink my coffee...

[elisi]

My pleasure. I think the most intersting thing is that 'the redemptionistas' seem to think that the soul is a cop-out. Whereas those of us who like the soul only see it as a step on the way. I *have* to stop now!

[zanthinegirl.livejournal.com]

Heh! I'm been having that same argument since "grave"!

[elisi]

Ah 'Grave'! The last moments of that episode were what turned me obsessive! Spike - with a soul! Damn! (I need an icon of that actually...)