Spoilers Options

[*Steven*]

Sooooo. Are spoilers worth getting upset over? Should people who put spoilers up (whether true or false) in a thread without first warning that they're spoilers to that book get in trouble? Should the decision to punish be decided on the book?

Discuss :)

[Spirited Away]

^ VERY INTERESTING last thought about intent. I'll comment on that the next time.

I'll not quote anyone yet, I want to clear up the confused looks in this thread before anything.

Elba has the right idea here, folks. I'm talking about any book, any book you've ever read... imagine with me instead of drawing a blank about what book I'm talking about.

Next, to make my point clear: when you discuss possible endings or when you discuss a book/tv show (whichever book you think) you take a chance at having things spoiled for you anyway. Not knowing if your discussion comes true or not isn't the matter, the fact that you people try to figure out what happens next is the same as wanting to know what happens next. You guys unconsciously fish for spoilers anyway and then lie yourselves about not wanting to know.

This is like being afraid to look at your test grade but really wanting to know what you got. Some people ask someone else to look at the grade for them and then blaming them for bringing the bad news.

The difference here is that I read for the adventure, not the ending. I don't care what happens at the end, it's how the plot captivates me that makes a good book/show, whatnot. I realize this is not the same for everyone.

Next question: If someone posted spoilers without tags and you accidentally come accross them. Are you going to be so upset that you'll grow an ulcer?

[*Michelle*]

^ VERY INTERESTING last thought about intent. I'll comment on that the next time.

I'll not quote anyone yet, I want to clear up the confused looks in this thread before anything.

Elba has the right idea here, folks. I'm talking about any book, any book you've ever read... imagine with me instead of drawing a blank about what book I'm talking about.

Next, to make my point clear: when you discuss possible endings or when you discuss a book/tv show (whichever book you think) you take a chance at having things spoiled for you anyway. Not knowing if your discussion comes true or not isn't the matter, the fact that you people try to figure out what happens next is the same as wanting to know what happens next. You guys unconsciously fish for spoilers anyway and then lie yourselves about not wanting to know.

This is like being afraid to look at your test grade but really wanting to know what you got. Some people ask someone else to look at the grade for them and then blaming them for bringing the bad news.

The difference here is that I read for the adventure, not the ending. I don't care what happens at the end, it's how the plot captivates me that makes a good book/show, whatnot. I realize this is not the same for everyone.

Next question: If someone posted spoilers without tags and you accidentally come accross them. Are you going to be so upset that you'll grow an ulcer?

The thing is, I didn't discuss with very many people about what I thought would happen in Harry Potter 7 OR any other series I've read. I patiently waited for the book and ignored all other idiots who tried to tell me what would happen or what could happen or what should happen, etc. Those are not spoilers, b/c yes, the intent was not on causing a "hilarious" uprise from "fanatic" fans.

That question is invalid. I do not consider that a serious question. I will not grow an ulcer, but if it is something I care about like a show like Desperate Housewives or something, I would become slightly upset.

I don't see why people are arguing in favor of posting up spoilers for ANY show or book. Spoilers are called spoilers b/c the SPOIL things. -_-"

"I realize this is not the same for everyone."

If you realize this, then you should realize that keeping spoilers to yourself is fine. If you don't care what happens in the end of the book, and you'd like to know, then KEEP IT TO YOURSELF. You cannot speak for the millions of other people who would like to savor the ending and find out in the exact words what the author intended to do rather than some pathetic summary with page numbers of all the tragedies.