I think the Standard Theory works well for Angel's arc in S1-3. It's what enables Buffy to drop the sword and kiss Angel once Willow restores his soul in B2. It works reasonably well in S3 when the issue isn't all that important.
You're right that it poses real problems with Spike from SR on. I gave the best fanwanks I could in my initial comment. If somebody's not willing to buy one of them, I got nothin'.
The rules of the world don't bother me on small details. I'm willing to bend them a bit if necessary. Spike's arc after SR is such a big violation of the rules established in S1-3 that I think the writers should have dealt with it expressly.
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You're right that it poses real problems with Spike from SR on. I gave the best fanwanks I could in my initial comment. If somebody's not willing to buy one of them, I got nothin'.
The rules of the world don't bother me on small details. I'm willing to bend them a bit if necessary. Spike's arc after SR is such a big violation of the rules established in S1-3 that I think the writers should have dealt with it expressly.