Depressed Spuffy fan here...

[francy_m79]

.. can someone explain to me why, after all these years, I keep reading fandom opinions on Spuffy, googling old and new discussions, while knowing perfectly fine that all I ever get from that is pain and depression and hopelessness, since 90% of the posts I find out there are negative, and tend to put down, denigrate and demeane the whole Spuffy

Comments

[moscow_watcher]

Look at the situation this way: if we, Spuffies, had irrefutable proof that Buffy loves Spike, then our fandom would be dead long ago. It's the mystery of their relationship that keeps people arguing, defending, writing, manipping, vidding Spuffy. Mystery is the best way to keep the interest alive.

[francy_m79]

That's an interesting way of looking at it! LOL And in a way I totally agree.

However, the Bangel fandom thrives on the certainty of B/A's undying and fated love, and they won't be swayed from their faith, no matter what happens. It must be nice...

I wouldn't want Spuffy to become the new Bangel, but I'm also very tired of the contrived not-knowing, opaque status quo, which requires, in order to be maintained, that the characters don't ever speak about their issues to each other...

[boot_the_grime]

Oh, believe me, when it comes to fandom shipper wars, there's no such irrefutable canon proof that can't be fanwanked away, if people are just determined enough to see things their way. Shipper wars never die in fandom, even when canon resolves them most decisively. :p

[francy_m79]

Oh, yes..of course.

I still want it, though... I don't see why we should be the ones to suffer forever in uncertainty and doubt! :p It's time to change gear, for me... but as I said, I understand if other people aren't bothered by this the way I am, and I appreciate everyone's input!!

[inxsomniax]

You know I 100% agree with this. It's like TVD I'm a Damon/Elena shipper but I don't think I would still be in love with the show if they really get together as a couple romantically for real. Just like Spuffy, I love the flirtatious, heartache and the mystery behind the drama these two had. The whole I hate you but omg I can not live without you thing is way more interesting and fun to watch or follow. I believe I would have stopped mooning over Spuffy the second they became a real couple if that happened in the show. So I'm kinda glad that they didn't so that's why Spuffy is still alive and the fan base is still as strong as ever. Don't u think? <3