Spike poll thus far...
So, nearly sixty participants, which is one of the biggest turnouts I've ever had in a poll. Some folks still avoid my LJ like the plague, but that's cool.
So, the top three answers chosen of the ones given were the following:
He threatens any and all ships because he works with nearly anyone. 29 (23.0%)He had the best damn character arc of all time! 30 (23.8%)Eh, people are crazy. 25 (19.8%)
I think the first two really translate to jealously of the character, and that jealousy makes them terribly ornery, and then comes the crazy.
Deep thoughts; I know.
Also, here is a link that has some stats that prove Spike did not take over the show. I know, I know--his presence was so amazing that it seemed like it, but his screen time really wasn't that bountiful.
And finally, I'd like to quote some awesome insight from slaymesoftly: "Once he became a cast member, rather than a guest star, he was just as entitled to screen time as anyone else with the possible exception of the girl whose show it was."
Word. That is all.
So, the top three answers chosen of the ones given were the following:
He threatens any and all ships because he works with nearly anyone. 29 (23.0%)He had the best damn character arc of all time! 30 (23.8%)Eh, people are crazy. 25 (19.8%)
I think the first two really translate to jealously of the character, and that jealousy makes them terribly ornery, and then comes the crazy.
Deep thoughts; I know.
Also, here is a link that has some stats that prove Spike did not take over the show. I know, I know--his presence was so amazing that it seemed like it, but his screen time really wasn't that bountiful.
And finally, I'd like to quote some awesome insight from slaymesoftly: "Once he became a cast member, rather than a guest star, he was just as entitled to screen time as anyone else with the possible exception of the girl whose show it was."
Word. That is all.