I like spoilers because I feel as if I pick up on a lot more of the book that way. All of the foreshadowing that I'd otherwise be oblivious too is there for me to see, I can anticipate the events I know are right around the corner, etc. The only case where spoilers reduce my enjoyment is when (for example) I find out beforehand that all of my favorite characters die. Then I can't enjoy the book knowing that's coming. But I've realized that when that happens in the end (and I didn't know it was coming), I don't feel as if I've enjoyed the book anyway. I'd rather have known in the beginning and avoided reading the book. 
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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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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- 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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I dunno. My personal experience leans the other way.
- 12/08/2011 01:57:37 AM
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Yeah, I don't think it's for everyone.
- 12/08/2011 02:51:19 AM
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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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