Sorry, I just got off work and have no desire to read anything longer than a few sentences, so I am only going by your summary. This fits me, actually. I love spoilers and don't think they detract from my overall enjoyment of a novel. For me, knowing something happens only builds anticipation. Sure, I may know that someone dies, but chances are I don't know how or when it happens.
On the other hand, there is no way to know whether or not I am enjoying a novel as much as I would have had I not been spoiled (but that doesn't really bother me).
On the other hand, there is no way to know whether or not I am enjoying a novel as much as I would have had I not been spoiled (but that doesn't really bother me).
"It's a strange world. Let's keep it that way."
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 
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- 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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Not having read the article...
- 12/08/2011 03:04:13 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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