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.