You've been involved in some lively debates on the official message board regarding Spike, and whether he is redeemable.

I have, [and] my convictions [that Spike is evil and Buffy shouldn't fall for him] were true and genuine. I was not trying to provoke an argument, although I knew it would, because I always liked to stir things up with the fans a bit.

I’m kind of known as the guy who will get the little fights going, start bar fights with the fans - just because I think it’s kind of fun. People are very passionate about the show. I’m passionate about the show, and one of the fun things about it is to disagree on the direction of the characters.

While I feel that was my personal conviction, it doesn’t necessarily mean that’s where the direction of the show will go. It doesn’t necessarily mean that I won’t find some ways to still stay true within my own personal conviction while still exploring the possibilities in the Spike/Buffy relationship, but I do feel strongly that Spike is evil and Buffy is good and you sell out both characters if they completely come together in a "We love each other" sort of way.

I think we’re doing some interesting things that. We’re bordering on crossing the line but I’m comfortable where we’re going with it.