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HEHEHO2022 t1_jac7dd3 wrote

i see it like this. just because a film has been out for years doesnt mean everyone has seen it. so dont spoil the film if you can help it.

i see zero reason to go out ya way to spoil something.

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microwavedhottakes OP t1_jacaep7 wrote

I agree that going out of your way to spoil something is a dick move.

But I feel like there needs to be a point where the burden of avoiding spoilers falls on the person who doesn't want something they haven't seen to be spoiled.

Like if I post an article or thread about Fight Club now, I shouldn't have to flag spoilers - if you're clicking then you probably know the movie and are coming for discussion about it, and should expect that spoilers might be unflagged.

On the other hand, it's reasonable that discussion around a movie like Knock at the Cabin should still have spoiler tags, because people are coming to articles and threads looking for opinions on whether the movie is worth seeing, not plot discussion.

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HEHEHO2022 t1_jacbku4 wrote

well yeah if you havent seen a film then its your own fault for reading stuff about it. however my point is if youre writing on say reddit about a film just put a spoiler tag so no one who hasnt seen it doesnt glance at something they dont want to see.

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GMW-5610 t1_jacb46l wrote

Being on the internet and complaining about spoilers for old stuff is like joining a book club and asking everyone to be silent for 60 minutes because you didn't read the book.

It's on you. If you can't deal with it leave the room and don't have the arrogance to expect the world to adapt their conversation to your ignorance.

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Dottsterisk t1_jacej6g wrote

That’s a horrible analogy.

Your example would line up better with someone actively clicking into an official discussion thread for a movie and then asking people to not talk about the movie.

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HEHEHO2022 t1_jacbujs wrote

hahaha not at all. just because myself or someone else is on the INTERNET doesnt give you or others carte blanche to post endless spoilers of films online.

like if i was in a room with people and they started talking about a film i didnt want spoiled sure if i can leave i will but if for some reason i could then they could OH I DUNNO just not talk about it. pretty fucking simple.

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DonnieFaustani t1_jacsoop wrote

The concept of spoiling a story is both silly and not that old. Like what, should I put spoiler warnings when discussing Shakespeare's work or when discussing Greek classics? Can I not discuss mythologies without putting a spoiler warning? Where does it end with you people? Do you think anyone back then cared about "spoilers"?

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GMW-5610 t1_jacc5l9 wrote

Your English is so bad it's hard to understand. Like, dude, 10 lines and not a single period or comma 💀

Anyway,

>like if i was in a room with people and they started talking about a film i didnt want spoiled sure if i can leave i will

Exactly! There is a red X button on the top corner of your browser. Fixed the spoiler problem for you.

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HEHEHO2022 t1_jacct8b wrote

ok you got me. wow i didnt use more commas so you must be right about this spoiler thing then. fucking dumb ass.

why is it that people on reddit when they have fuck all to add go after something so small like that.

Bet it makes you feel so smart.

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GMW-5610 t1_jacdaut wrote

I complain only when I struggle to actually understand the point being made. I replied to what I think is your point in the second half of the comment, so stop whining.

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