A spoiler is learning about a plot occurrence from an outside source before seeing/reading it in the actual story. When the story itself tells you something, then that's how the author intends you to learn about it.
And that's great that you would still read the last Wheel of Time book if you knew all the details of how it ended, but surely you don't think you speak for everyone, and that's exactly my point. Not everyone is okay with spoilers. It's a very individual and case-by-case thing, and so there is no one size fits all solution except the status quo, where spoilers are marked and people can either choose to read them or look the other way.
And that's great that you would still read the last Wheel of Time book if you knew all the details of how it ended, but surely you don't think you speak for everyone, and that's exactly my point. Not everyone is okay with spoilers. It's a very individual and case-by-case thing, and so there is no one size fits all solution except the status quo, where spoilers are marked and people can either choose to read them or look the other way.
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This message last edited by Nate on 12/08/2011 at 01:42:07 PM
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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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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I wouldn't call either of those spoilers ...
12/08/2011 01:38:08 PM
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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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