it's the relatively harmless Clem he becomes friends with.

Clem is so easy-going, he almost isn't a demon. He's more - a really funny-looking stoner? I get the sense that to the rest of the demon world Spike is persona non grata ever since he teamed up with the Slayer in Becoming. Or is that just with Dru?

The rest of the demon world does seem to hold him at arms length; but they know he can beat them up. OTOH why would he want to beat up Clem? there's no reason.

Maybe because she makes Spike look bad (both because she's the victim of his mistreatment, and also because she does good without chip or romantic obsession)?

He treats her like dirt (even compared to his beloved Dru), and SHE makes him look bad? (i know that's not your view but if it's fandom's - gross. Blame the victim.)

And come ON - she's hilarious in Restless and OOMM. Sometimes I don't get this fandom - or rather I do and I wish I didn't. *shakes head*

I can't find where it mentions Warren, though.

Crap i thought it was in that one. I'll find where it's at and send that link, sorry.