Seriously, you do not want to get near Whedon fandom because if you criticize something, people just blame it on the fact that you're a shipper.

This is why, in public discussions, I will only admit to shipping Dawn/Andrew, Gwen/Gunn, and Willow/Kennedy. (And, apparently, Vi/Pike. What is up with that? *weirds self out*) It makes things fun...

Random Ranting Person: But you only disagree with me BECAUSE YOU'RE A SHIPPER! GRRARGH!
Me: Yes! I am! Gunn totally should have stayed with Gwen! THAT IS WHAT THE WHOLE STORY IS ABOUT!!!!!
Ranting Person: *is confused* Huh?
Me: So, back to what you were saying about Buffy's character...