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.

If not then, then after he got the chip and started fighting other demons.

OTOH why would he want to beat up Clem? there's no reason.

For fun?

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.)

This is purely speculation on my part, but I think a lot of people are uncomfortable dealing with the victims of people they like. I know the feeling, more so from other fandoms than this one, and more so when I was a kid, but still, I would have that attitude sometimes, of not wanting to deal with the victims of the bad behavior of characters I liked.

I'll find where it's at and send that link, sorry.

Don't worry about it. It was interesting to read. And it's cool if you can't find the other one.