I completely agree. Besides, as much as I love the lightheartedness of that season, I sometimes wish it'd had a little more seriousness sometimes. They could have benefited from Spike having an existential crisis or something. Plus, it just makes them seem mean, like they're picking on a little kid on the playground.

Yes, he's evil. By all means tie him up, keep an eye on him. But all the little sniping comments? Not cool. Y'all were all the outsiders once, Scoobies. Have a little heart.