Thanks for the recs, though re-reading some of the tired old arguments about Spike that have cropped up in the soulquest essay have soured it slightly for me.
I've no patience with that 'Spike ruined the show' stuff these days. See icon.
I've no patience with that 'Spike ruined the show' stuff these days. See icon *loves icon* And yes, I'm the same. I looked long and hard at the comments, took a deep breath - and walked away. That's never happened before. I have all the arguments sitting in my head all ready, but... not this time.
because the opinions never change. It's like logic rolls right off them. See there are *some* who dislike the story, but don't have that bizarre mindset. rahirah for one, who quite simply wishes that they'd told a different story. Or yhlee who has an irrational dislike of Spike in S4-7.
The thing that really gets me though is the 'Spike was exactly the same pre- and post-soul'. I just can't understand it. What show did they watch? Because it sure as heck wasn't 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer'.
Did you know that at the beginning of season 5 a group of disgruntled AtS fans who didn't like Spike set up a Yahoo! group to discuss the season where you were literally not allowed to mention Spike at all?
They must have a quiet time the week Hellbound was on.
I agree. I feel sorry for them in a way. After all, we get to have enjoyed the whole show and can look back on it all with fond nostalgia, whereas they're all grumpy and think Spike ruined everything.
I always love reading them b/c it brings me back to the show, as I don't own the DVDs yet. :) I have all of BtVS now (although it has taken me years to get there), and S5 of AtS. One day I'll own them all...
And the last scene of 'Showtime' is the shippiest thing *ever*!
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I've no patience with that 'Spike ruined the show' stuff these days. See icon.
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*loves icon* And yes, I'm the same. I looked long and hard at the comments, took a deep breath - and walked away. That's never happened before. I have all the arguments sitting in my head all ready, but... not this time.
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I'm all cranky now, but it was an excellent essay, nonetheless. Thanks for the rec.
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It's like logic rolls right off them. See there are *some* who dislike the story, but don't have that bizarre mindset.
OK, I'll shut up now.
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The only thing to do is remind yourself that they're just bitter because they lost.
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The thing that really gets me though is the 'Spike was exactly the same pre- and post-soul'. I just can't understand it. What show did they watch? Because it sure as heck wasn't 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer'.
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Did you know that at the beginning of season 5 a group of disgruntled AtS fans who didn't like Spike set up a Yahoo! group to discuss the season where you were literally not allowed to mention Spike at all?
They must have a quiet time the week Hellbound was on.
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Not to mention 'Destiny'... People are strange!
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And as for S8... well then bitching can be fun! ;)
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Thing is, people's views are pretty much set in stone now.
Absolutely. Very, very silly of me to engage.
The only thing to do is remind yourself that they're just bitter because they lost.
You may have not meant this for me, but it did help! Thanks! :->
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Good for you for trying, though.
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thinks back on the last scene of "Showtime." *melts*
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I have all of BtVS now (although it has taken me years to get there), and S5 of AtS. One day I'll own them all...
And the last scene of 'Showtime' is the shippiest thing *ever*!