Although there's also the point JM once made that Spike usually appeared less in Joss written episodes than virtually any other character.

But, don't mind me. I just have a severe case of Post-Traumatic Joss syndrome and Spuffy persecution complex. I hear Spike/Joss and I start trying to think of what horrible thing Joss could possibly do... and yet I still hope that I'm wrong and that Joss will surprise me in a positive fashion.