I can't think of a great example right now, but I wouldn't disagree with you about some stories requiring mystery in order to be enjoyed. It just seems like a lot of people avoid spoilers as a matter of course (the internet is full of people getting mad about the tiniest spoiled fact), when it's possible that they might be better off having things spoiled in the majority of cases.
Anyway I'm not really trying to argue that case myself, I just think it's an interesting thought, especially since it seems to agree with my personal preferences.
Anyway I'm not really trying to argue that case myself, I just think it's an interesting thought, especially since it seems to agree with my personal preferences.

Interesting article: "Spoilers don't spoil anything."
11/08/2011 08:33:42 PM
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It's probably one of those things that works "in general"
11/08/2011 08:43:03 PM
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Could be!
11/08/2011 10:21:15 PM
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I sometimes find spoilers can ADD tension (a *MAJOR* aDwD spoiler contained within!!!)
12/08/2011 03:02:18 AM
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Here's a rebuttal.
11/08/2011 09:02:06 PM
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That rebuttal is about as strong as the original article (not very
).
11/08/2011 10:15:36 PM
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I think in many cases there certainly is an "intended" way to enjoy a book...
11/08/2011 11:17:30 PM
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Tor.com has a vested interest in us not getting spoilers
12/08/2011 03:24:20 AM
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It really depends on the story, and of course on the reader.
11/08/2011 11:03:01 PM
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I pretty much agree with your opinion here. It depends on the spoiler and the book.
12/08/2011 12:45:02 PM
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It depends on what you want to get out of a story
19/08/2011 12:16:42 AM
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