Poll of the Day > Why do people get so mad about spoilers?

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Cotton_Eye_Joe 08/12/21 5:21:51 PM #1:	Have you enjoyed a movie that was spoiled for you? Yes No Have you enjoyed a movie that was spoiled for you? - Results (60 votes) Yes 61.67% (37 votes) 37 No 38.33% (23 votes) 23 Like for them staring at a wall is more entertaining than watching a movie that's been spoiled for them. --- Cyberpunk 2077 is a 7/10. Get over it. <cite>Cotton_Eye_Joe posted [p:957026761] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote> Have you enjoyed a movie that was spoiled for you? Yes No Vote View Results Have you enjoyed a movie that was spoiled for you? - Results (60 votes) Yes 61.67% (37 votes) 37 No 38.33% (23 votes) 23 Show Voting Form Like for them staring at a wall is more entertaining than watching a movie that's been spoiled for them. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Krazy_Kirby 08/12/21 6:02:13 PM #2:	the titanic ~~sinks~~ --- Kill From The Shadows. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Idiot <cite>Krazy_Kirby posted [p:957027977] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>the titanic sinks</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Mead 08/12/21 6:03:45 PM #3:	Cause some people dont want shit spoiled duh --- my resting temp can easily be in the 90's -Krazy_Kirby <cite>Mead posted [p:957028029] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>Cause some people dont want shit spoiled duh </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Decoy77 08/12/21 6:05:52 PM #4:	He's dead the whole time. --- 5-27-15 The day Gfaqs died i7 10700k \| MSI MAG Z490 TOMAHAWK \| EVGA RTX 2070 SUPER \| CORSAIR 32GB RAM \| LG 27'' 144hz @1440p \| Win10 x64 <cite>Decoy77 posted [p:957028077] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>He's dead the whole time. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GodardOnGodard 08/12/21 6:06:33 PM #5:	takes away the mystery --- http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/8015/joelrapie9.gif <cite>GodardOnGodard posted [p:957028096] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>takes away the mystery </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ParanoidObsessive 08/12/21 6:16:02 PM #6:	Depends on the film. Some are fine if you spoil them, some kind of are ruined if you know the ending. For example, if you're watching a mystery and I tell you who the killer is, then yes, I am in fact the asshole. --- "Wall of Text'D!" --- oldskoolplayr76 "POwned again." --- blight family <cite>ParanoidObsessive posted [p:957028359] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>Depends on the film. Some are fine if you spoil them, some kind of are ruined if you know the ending. For example, if you're watching a mystery and I tell you who the killer is, then yes, I am in fact the asshole.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
deoxxys 08/12/21 6:37:32 PM #7:	If I already know what happens at the end what's the point of watching it since I already know what happens? --- twylite sprinkle http://tinyurl.com/jeqyas3 https://tinyurl.com/mgvx7h2 <cite>deoxxys posted [p:957029028] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>If I already know what happens at the end what's the point of watching it since I already know what happens? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SKARDAVNELNATE 08/12/21 6:38:45 PM #8:	I usually want to know what a movie is about before seeing it. --- No locked doors, no windows barred. No more things to make my brain seem SKARD. Look at Mr. Technical over here >.> -BTB <cite>SKARDAVNELNATE posted [p:957029062] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>I usually want to know what a movie is about before seeing it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Muscles 08/12/21 7:18:28 PM #9:	The only movie I had spoiled was TFA and that was pretty shit regardless so I guess no technically --- Muscles Chicago Bears \| Chicago Blackhawks \| Chicago Bulls \| Chicago Cubs \| NIU Huskies <cite>Muscles posted [p:957030152] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>The only movie I had spoiled was TFA and that was pretty shit regardless so I guess no technically </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ReggieTheReckless 08/12/21 7:46:48 PM #10:	Anyone who doesn't understand why people hate spoilers has probably never been invested in long running book or comic/manga series before If you don't get it, you just don't get it, and we can't help you learn how to enjoy anticipation, mystery, and surprise if you don't already. <cite>ReggieTheReckless posted [p:957030878] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>Anyone who doesn't understand why people hate spoilers has probably never been invested in long running book or comic/manga series before If you don't get it, you just don't get it, and we can't help you learn how to enjoy anticipation, mystery, and surprise if you don't already. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
adjl 08/12/21 8:14:23 PM #11:	Mead posted... Cause some people dont want shit spoiled duh Pretty much. There's an enjoyment that comes from experiencing it for yourself for the first time (which some people feel more strongly than others), but once it's spoiled, that enjoyment is permanently taken away. That doesn't mean the work can't still be enjoyed, but it does take away that experience. --- This is my signature. It exists to keep people from skipping the last line of my posts. <cite>adjl posted [p:957031694] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>Mead posted... </cite> <quote>Cause some people dont want shit spoiled duh</quote> Pretty much. There's an enjoyment that comes from experiencing it for yourself for the first time (which some people feel more strongly than others), but once it's spoiled, that enjoyment is permanently taken away. That doesn't mean the work can't still be enjoyed, but it does take away that experience. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Fierce_Deity_08 08/15/21 10:27:09 AM #12:	We dont have very much to look forward to these days so we dont want the one fun thing we have to be ruined. --- Official Fierce Deity in my own mind. GT: OnikaraStar, PSN: Onikara, NNID: OnikaraStar <cite>Fierce_Deity_08 posted [p:957104722] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>We dont have very much to look forward to these days so we dont want the one fun thing we have to be ruined. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kimbos_Egg 08/15/21 11:08:58 AM #13:	"Why do people get mad when i shit in their food? They can still eat it!" --- You think you've Got problems? https://imgur.com/Khu5iBF <cite>Kimbos_Egg posted [p:957105460] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>"Why do people get mad when i shit in their food? They can still eat it!" </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Judgmenl 08/15/21 11:31:06 AM #14:	I hate it when a 100+ hour story in a video game gets spoiled. Especially when it's part of a video game series with around 1000 hours of story content. --- You're a regular Jack Kerouac Reality is fuarrked <cite>Judgmenl posted [p:957105868] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>I hate it when a 100+ hour story in a video game gets spoiled. Especially when it's part of a video game series with around 1000 hours of story content. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza 08/15/21 11:37:25 AM #15:	Id rather not have a movie spoiled. But I also forget a lot of stuff --- Official King of Kings Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around. <cite>LinkPizza posted [p:957105969] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>Id rather not have a movie spoiled. But I also forget a lot of stuff</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FatalAccident 08/15/21 11:49:55 AM #16:	Is tc actually this genuinely stupid or is this supposed to be a joke surely he cant be this dense --- walks away <cite>FatalAccident posted [p:957106224] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>Is tc actually this genuinely stupid or is this supposed to be a joke surely he cant be this dense </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza 08/15/21 12:25:04 PM #17:	FatalAccident posted... Is tc actually this genuinely stupid or is this supposed to be a joke surely he cant be this dense Some people are. And some people just don't understand things. We had a guy on the sex board ask why people got mad at a cheating SO... --- Official King of Kings Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around. <cite>LinkPizza posted [p:957107098] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>FatalAccident posted...</cite> <quote>Is tc actually this genuinely stupid or is this supposed to be a joke surely he cant be this dense </quote> Some people are. And some people just don't understand things. We had a guy on the sex board ask why people got mad at a cheating SO...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FatalAccident 08/15/21 12:26:56 PM #18:	LinkPizza posted... Some people are. And some people just don't understand things. We had a guy on the sex board ask why people got mad at a cheating SO... lmao wow --- walks away <cite>FatalAccident posted [p:957107140] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>LinkPizza posted... </cite> <quote>Some people are. And some people just don't understand things. We had a guy on the sex board ask why people got mad at a cheating SO...</quote>lmao wow </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
wwinterj25 08/15/21 1:34:42 PM #19:	I can still enjoy things that I have spoiled for me but I'd rather not get spoiled as then my reactions to things would be more fresh and natural. When others tell me spoilers it achieves nothing of value to me as I won't talk to them about it as I've yet to experience it. --- One who knows nothing can understand nothing. http://psnprofiles.com/wwinterj - https://imgur.com/guXxsmA <cite>wwinterj25 posted [p:957108801] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>I can still enjoy things that I have spoiled for me but I'd rather not get spoiled as then my reactions to things would be more fresh and natural. When others tell me spoilers it achieves nothing of value to me as I won't talk to them about it as I've yet to experience it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BADoglick 08/15/21 3:12:07 PM #20:	The emotional impact is stolen from you. --- BADoglick to the Max! <cite>BADoglick posted [p:957111300] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>The emotional impact is stolen from you. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BlackScythe0 08/15/21 3:24:23 PM #21:	I've never understood the concept. I actually look up spoilers for some movies to see if it is worth watching. <cite>BlackScythe0 posted [p:957111645] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>I've never understood the concept. I actually look up spoilers for some movies to see if it is worth watching. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
wwinterj25 08/15/21 4:34:23 PM #22:	BlackScythe0 posted... I've never understood the concept. I actually look up spoilers for some movies to see if it is worth watching. Why not judge yourself? --- One who knows nothing can understand nothing. http://psnprofiles.com/wwinterj - https://imgur.com/guXxsmA <cite>wwinterj25 posted [p:957113566] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>BlackScythe0 posted... </cite> <quote>I've never understood the concept. I actually look up spoilers for some movies to see if it is worth watching.</quote>Why not judge yourself? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BlackScythe0 08/15/21 4:36:46 PM #23:	wwinterj25 posted... Why not judge yourself? ??? <cite>BlackScythe0 posted [p:957113629] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>wwinterj25 posted... </cite> <quote>Why not judge yourself?</quote>??? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lokarin 08/15/21 4:37:28 PM #24:	Mad About You spoilers hoomoos was the name of the camera --- "Salt cures Everything!" My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Nirakolov/videos <cite>Lokarin posted [p:957113657] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>Mad About You spoilers hoomoos was the name of the camera </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
wwinterj25 08/15/21 4:42:09 PM #25:	BlackScythe0 posted... ??? I mean watch a film without spoilers and then decide if it was worth watching. You looking up about it will only ruin the experience for you. Nothing wrong with watching a trailer or glancing over reviews that are spoiler free but even then I feel trailers can show too much. --- One who knows nothing can understand nothing. http://psnprofiles.com/wwinterj - https://imgur.com/guXxsmA <cite>wwinterj25 posted [p:957113805] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>BlackScythe0 posted... </cite> <quote>???</quote>I mean watch a film without spoilers and then decide if it was worth watching. You looking up about it will only ruin the experience for you. Nothing wrong with watching a trailer or glancing over reviews that are spoiler free but even then I feel trailers can show too much. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ParanoidObsessive 08/15/21 4:42:24 PM #26:	wwinterj25 posted... Why not judge yourself? Ehh, in the modern world where more media is generated on a regular basis than any human being would ever be able to consume even across multiple lifetimes, judging for yourself can be incredibly inefficient. It sucks if you waste 2 hours of your life watching a terrible movie, because you're never getting those 2 hours back and you could have used them to experience something much better. It sucks even worse when you waste 20-40+ hours of your life on a terrible video game. The trick is, even if you don't trust other people's reviews (and you shouldn't, most people have terrible taste), it's fairly easy to find plot summaries that aren't necessarily spoiler-ish, so you can kind of get a feel for what the story is like while still experiencing any surprises or twists relatively fresh. So the best solution is rarely skip to the end and see how the story concludes. Especially since reading a bland summary of the ending without any of the context that led up to it is almost always going to leave you cold and uninterested. --- "Wall of Text'D!" --- oldskoolplayr76 "POwned again." --- blight family <cite>ParanoidObsessive posted [p:957113815] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote><cite>wwinterj25 posted...</cite> <quote>Why not judge yourself? </quote> Ehh, in the modern world where more media is generated on a regular basis than any human being would ever be able to consume even across multiple lifetimes, judging for yourself can be incredibly inefficient. It sucks if you waste 2 hours of your life watching a terrible movie, because you're never getting those 2 hours back and you could have used them to experience something much better. It sucks even worse when you waste 20-40+ hours of your life on a terrible video game. The trick is, even if you don't trust other people's reviews (and you shouldn't, most people have terrible taste), it's fairly easy to find plot summaries that aren't necessarily spoiler-ish, so you can kind of get a feel for what the story is like while still experiencing any surprises or twists relatively fresh. So the best solution is rarely skip to the end and see how the story concludes. Especially since reading a bland summary of the ending without any of the context that led up to it is almost always going to leave you cold and uninterested.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
wwinterj25 08/15/21 4:44:25 PM #27:	ParanoidObsessive posted... -snip- Indeed and I understand spoiler free research. Just not looking for spoilers. --- One who knows nothing can understand nothing. http://psnprofiles.com/wwinterj - https://imgur.com/guXxsmA <cite>wwinterj25 posted [p:957113866] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>ParanoidObsessive posted... </cite> <quote>-snip-</quote> Indeed and I understand spoiler free research. Just not looking for spoilers. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BlackScythe0 08/15/21 4:45:24 PM #28:	wwinterj25 posted... I mean watch a film without spoilers and then decide if it was worth watching. You looking up about it will only ruin the experience for you. Nothing wrong with watching a trailer or glancing over reviews that are spoiler free but even then I feel trailers can show too much. Why would you even ask that? Do I need to reword it? I look up the endings to movies I'm not sure about to see if it's interesting to watch. I don't understand the concept of "being spoiled" my mind doesn't function that way, I get no more or less enjoyment from a movie regardless of what I know going into it. <cite>BlackScythe0 posted [p:957113895] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>wwinterj25 posted... </cite> <quote>I mean watch a film without spoilers and then decide if it was worth watching. You looking up about it will only ruin the experience for you. Nothing wrong with watching a trailer or glancing over reviews that are spoiler free but even then I feel trailers can show too much.</quote> Why would you even ask that? Do I need to reword it? I look up the endings to movies I'm not sure about to see if it's interesting to watch. I don't understand the concept of "being spoiled" my mind doesn't function that way, I get no more or less enjoyment from a movie regardless of what I know going into it. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
wwinterj25 08/15/21 4:49:10 PM #29:	BlackScythe0 posted... Why would you even ask that? Why would I not ask why your mind works that way in a topic asking about getting mad about spoilers? I find others minds sometimes fascinating. --- One who knows nothing can understand nothing. http://psnprofiles.com/wwinterj - https://imgur.com/guXxsmA <cite>wwinterj25 posted [p:957113998] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>BlackScythe0 posted... </cite> <quote>Why would you even ask that? </quote> Why would I not ask why your mind works that way in a topic asking about getting mad about spoilers? I find others minds sometimes fascinating. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Metalsonic66 08/15/21 5:43:10 PM #30:	Sometimes the journey is more important than the destination. --- PSN/Steam ID: Metalsonic_69 Big bombs go kabang. <cite>Metalsonic66 posted [p:957115426] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>Sometimes the journey is more important than the destination. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Unbridled9 08/15/21 5:44:44 PM #31:	I feel like the hatred of people who dislike spoilers comes from said people either using it to shut down all conversation on a subject or inserting themselves into a conversation that they're not a part of just to shut it down. Cause, like, a lot of people who are against spoilers tend to do stuff like make it so you can't talk about basically anything regarding a subject because it all might be spoilers. Or, conversely, you could be talking with another person about something and they'll overhear it and come over just to demand you shut up so you don't spoil it for them. It makes discussion of a topic extremely difficult. I remember once chatting with some people online about FFXIV's recent story patch and the mod told us to take it to a different channel since we were discussing story things and that really did not make me think better of the people who didn't want it to be 'spoiled'. I personally subscribe to the belief that any good story is worth hearing twice and that the story is best when you can pick up on all the little twists and nuances. As such I'm 'spoiler immune'. Spoil something for me and it doesn't matter and may even enhance my enjoyment. But I know I'm not the majority either. --- I am the gentle hand who heals, the happy smile who shields, and the foot that will kick your ***! - White Mage <cite>Unbridled9 posted [p:957115463] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>I feel like the hatred of people who dislike spoilers comes from said people either using it to shut down all conversation on a subject or inserting themselves into a conversation that they're not a part of just to shut it down. Cause, like, a lot of people who are against spoilers tend to do stuff like make it so you can't talk about basically anything regarding a subject because it all might be spoilers. Or, conversely, you could be talking with another person about something and they'll overhear it and come over just to demand you shut up so you don't spoil it for them. It makes discussion of a topic extremely difficult. I remember once chatting with some people online about FFXIV's recent story patch and the mod told us to take it to a different channel since we were discussing story things and that really did not make me think better of the people who didn't want it to be 'spoiled'. I personally subscribe to the belief that any good story is worth hearing twice and that the story is best when you can pick up on all the little twists and nuances. As such I'm 'spoiler immune'. Spoil something for me and it doesn't matter and may even enhance my enjoyment. But I know I'm not the majority either. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Krow_Incarnate 08/15/21 6:22:38 PM #32:	People who don't understand this deserve to be punched. Hard. --- Hail Hydra <cite>Krow_Incarnate posted [p:957116426] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>People who don't understand this deserve to be punched. Hard. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Dikitain 08/15/21 7:11:30 PM #33:	ParanoidObsessive posted... Depends on the film. Some are fine if you spoil them, some kind of are ruined if you know the ending. For example, if you're watching a mystery and I tell you who the killer is, then yes, I am in fact the asshole. Pretty much all that needs to be said. Spoil the ending to Rambo: Oh, so he kills a bunch of guys? Cool. Spoil the ending to Vanilla Sky (just the first one that popped into my head): Ruins the whole movie. --- After 16 years, I have decided my signature will NOT be about my job! But I still don't know what to put here so...yea... <cite>Dikitain posted [p:957117680] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>ParanoidObsessive posted... </cite> <quote>Depends on the film. Some are fine if you spoil them, some kind of are ruined if you know the ending. For example, if you're watching a mystery and I tell you who the killer is, then yes, I am in fact the asshole.</quote>Pretty much all that needs to be said. Spoil the ending to Rambo: Oh, so he kills a bunch of guys? Cool. Spoil the ending to Vanilla Sky (just the first one that popped into my head): Ruins the whole movie. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BlackScythe0 08/15/21 7:22:28 PM #34:	Krow_Incarnate posted... People who don't understand this deserve to be punched. Hard. That is a feeling people normally feel when dealing with spoiler whiners. <cite>BlackScythe0 posted [p:957117963] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>Krow_Incarnate posted... </cite> <quote>People who don't understand this deserve to be punched. Hard.</quote>That is a feeling people normally feel when dealing with spoiler whiners. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SilentSeph 08/15/21 7:34:55 PM #35:	It makes me watch a movie differently. If I'm watching a thriller and the killer is spoiled, then I'm gonna hyperfocus on that specific character and pick up on hints that I might have missed on an unspoiled first watch. It takes me out of the movie a bit. But I can still enjoy a story even if it's spoiled for me --- Delicious and vicious, while maliciously nutritious. <cite>SilentSeph posted [p:957118313] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>It makes me watch a movie differently. If I'm watching a thriller and the killer is spoiled, then I'm gonna hyperfocus on that specific character and pick up on hints that I might have missed on an unspoiled first watch. It takes me out of the movie a bit. But I can still enjoy a story even if it's spoiled for me </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza 08/15/21 7:50:08 PM #36:	SilentSeph posted... It makes me watch a movie differently. If I'm watching a thriller and the killer is spoiled, then I'm gonna hyperfocus on that specific character and pick up on hints that I might have missed on an unspoiled first watch. It takes me out of the movie a bit. But I can still enjoy a story even if it's spoiled for me I do that same. But I still like to watch it unspoiled once. Then go back and see what I missed... --- Official King of Kings Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around. <cite>LinkPizza posted [p:957118746] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>SilentSeph posted...</cite> <quote>It makes me watch a movie differently. If I'm watching a thriller and the killer is spoiled, then I'm gonna hyperfocus on that specific character and pick up on hints that I might have missed on an unspoiled first watch. It takes me out of the movie a bit. But I can still enjoy a story even if it's spoiled for me</quote> I do that same. But I still like to watch it unspoiled once. Then go back and see what I missed...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ParanoidObsessive 08/15/21 7:51:08 PM #37:	Metalsonic66 posted... Sometimes the journey is more important than the destination. And sometimes it isn't. --- "Wall of Text'D!" --- oldskoolplayr76 "POwned again." --- blight family <cite>ParanoidObsessive posted [p:957118774] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote><cite>Metalsonic66 posted...</cite> <quote>Sometimes the journey is more important than the destination. </quote> And sometimes it isn't.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza 08/15/21 7:52:30 PM #38:	Metalsonic66 posted... Sometimes the journey is more important than the destination. Sometimes, the journey can be spoiled by knowing the destination... --- Official King of Kings Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around. <cite>LinkPizza posted [p:957118822] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>Metalsonic66 posted...</cite> <quote>Sometimes the journey is more important than the destination. </quote> Sometimes, the journey can be spoiled by knowing the destination...</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Unbridled9 08/15/21 8:16:42 PM #39:	I also gotta wonder how these spoiler whiners deal with tropes/cliche's. I mean, if there's a black character who is the best friend of the white MC who just so happens to be 2 days away from retirement and they're fighting an alien force that they have no clue how strong they are... is it REALLY spoilers to point out that he dies? Or the teen couple that ignores the stories of the killer so they can separate from the group and engage in sexy times because they totally don't believe the killer is real and care more about banging. I'm sure you've thought of multiple by this point where the outcome is clear just because you're familiar with the tropes/cliches. --- I am the gentle hand who heals, the happy smile who shields, and the foot that will kick your ***! - White Mage <cite>Unbridled9 posted [p:957119422] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>I also gotta wonder how these spoiler whiners deal with tropes/cliche's. I mean, if there's a black character who is the best friend of the white MC who just so happens to be 2 days away from retirement and they're fighting an alien force that they have no clue how strong they are... is it REALLY spoilers to point out that he dies? Or the teen couple that ignores the stories of the killer so they can separate from the group and engage in sexy times because they totally don't believe the killer is real and care more about banging. I'm sure you've thought of multiple by this point where the outcome is clear just because you're familiar with the tropes/cliches. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ParanoidObsessive 08/15/21 9:32:36 PM #40:	Unbridled9 posted... I mean, if there's a black character who is the best friend of the white MC who just so happens to be 2 days away from retirement and they're fighting an alien force that they have no clue how strong they are... is it REALLY spoilers to point out that he dies? It still is, because you might be reading/watching one of the MANY stories that deliberately subverts the trope and does the exact opposite. You may suspect what's going to happen, but you don't know, and subversion of expectations is still possible. But it's different if I flat out tell you who lives, who dies, how they beat the aliens, and which character was secretly a leprechaun the entire time. --- "Wall of Text'D!" --- oldskoolplayr76 "POwned again." --- blight family <cite>ParanoidObsessive posted [p:957121199] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote><cite>Unbridled9 posted...</cite> <quote>I mean, if there's a black character who is the best friend of the white MC who just so happens to be 2 days away from retirement and they're fighting an alien force that they have no clue how strong they are... is it REALLY spoilers to point out that he dies?</quote> It still is, because you might be reading/watching one of the MANY stories that deliberately subverts the trope and does the exact opposite. You may suspect what's going to happen, but you don't know, and subversion of expectations is still possible. But it's different if I flat out tell you who lives, who dies, how they beat the aliens, and which character was secretly a leprechaun the entire time.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Unbridled9 08/15/21 9:59:31 PM #41:	ParanoidObsessive posted... It still is, because you might be reading/watching one of the MANY stories that deliberately subverts the trope and does the exact opposite. You may suspect what's going to happen, but you don't know, and subversion of expectations is still possible. But it's different if I flat out tell you who lives, who dies, how they beat the aliens, and which character was secretly a leprechaun the entire time. Yea, but at the same time if I'm watching a popular action movie about time traveling killer robots or something not know to be heavy on the subversions, is it really a spoiler? Where does the line exist between 'reasonable assumption' and 'spoiler'? --- I am the gentle hand who heals, the happy smile who shields, and the foot that will kick your ***! - White Mage <cite>Unbridled9 posted [p:957121795] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>ParanoidObsessive posted... </cite> <quote>It still is, because you might be reading/watching one of the MANY stories that deliberately subverts the trope and does the exact opposite. You may suspect what's going to happen, but you don't know, and subversion of expectations is still possible. But it's different if I flat out tell you who lives, who dies, how they beat the aliens, and which character was secretly a leprechaun the entire time.</quote> Yea, but at the same time if I'm watching a popular action movie about time traveling killer robots or something not know to be heavy on the subversions, is it really a spoiler? Where does the line exist between 'reasonable assumption' and 'spoiler'? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ParanoidObsessive 08/15/21 10:04:41 PM #42:	Unbridled9 posted... Yea, but at the same time if I'm watching a popular action movie about time traveling killer robots or something not know to be heavy on the subversions, is it really a spoiler? Where does the line exist between 'reasonable assumption' and 'spoiler'? Usually at the point where you stop talking about what the movie is and start talking about how the movie ends. --- "Wall of Text'D!" --- oldskoolplayr76 "POwned again." --- blight family <cite>ParanoidObsessive posted [p:957121924] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote><cite>Unbridled9 posted...</cite> <quote>Yea, but at the same time if I'm watching a popular action movie about time traveling killer robots or something not know to be heavy on the subversions, is it really a spoiler? Where does the line exist between 'reasonable assumption' and 'spoiler'?</quote> Usually at the point where you stop talking about what the movie is and start talking about how the movie ends.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Metalsonic66 08/15/21 10:18:14 PM #43:	LinkPizza posted... Sometimes, the journey can be spoiled by knowing the destination... Sometimes. Or, occasionally, you may appreciate it more, if you know where it's going. --- PSN/Steam ID: Metalsonic_69 Big bombs go kabang. <cite>Metalsonic66 posted [p:957122293] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>LinkPizza posted... </cite> <quote>Sometimes, the journey can be spoiled by knowing the destination...</quote>Sometimes. Or, occasionally, you may appreciate it more, if you know where it's going. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza 08/15/21 10:48:34 PM #44:	Metalsonic66 posted... Sometimes. Or, occasionally, you may appreciate it more, if you know where it's going. Possibly. Though, I dont think Ive ever felt that The problem is the journey almost doesnt matter in many cases because you already know the key things that happen on the journey. Like who dies, or if they found what they were looking for, etc So, you just sit there waiting for those things to happen --- Official King of Kings Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around. <cite>LinkPizza posted [p:957123087] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>Metalsonic66 posted...</cite> <quote>Sometimes. Or, occasionally, you may appreciate it more, if you know where it's going.</quote> Possibly. Though, I dont think Ive ever felt that The problem is the journey almost doesnt matter in many cases because you already know the key things that happen on the journey. Like who dies, or if they found what they were looking for, etc So, you just sit there waiting for those things to happen</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Metalsonic66 08/15/21 10:57:46 PM #45:	LinkPizza posted... The problem is the journey almost doesnt matter in many cases because you already know the key things that happen on the journey. Like who dies, or if they found what they were looking for, etc So, you just sit there waiting for those things to happen The moment-to-moment stuff outside of the "key moments" tends to be the most enjoyable part of movies for me --- PSN/Steam ID: Metalsonic_69 Big bombs go kabang. <cite>Metalsonic66 posted [p:957123321] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>LinkPizza posted... </cite> <quote>The problem is the journey almost doesnt matter in many cases because you already know the key things that happen on the journey. Like who dies, or if they found what they were looking for, etc So, you just sit there waiting for those things to happen</quote>The moment-to-moment stuff outside of the "key moments" tends to be the most enjoyable part of movies for me </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza 08/15/21 11:02:30 PM #46:	Metalsonic66 posted... The moment-to-moment stuff outside of the "key moments" tends to be the most enjoyable part of movies for me Im more of a whole story kind of guy. Which is why knowing the end can kind of kill it for me --- Official King of Kings Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around. <cite>LinkPizza posted [p:957123434] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>Metalsonic66 posted...</cite> <quote>The moment-to-moment stuff outside of the "key moments" tends to be the most enjoyable part of movies for me </quote> Im more of a whole story kind of guy. Which is why knowing the end can kind of kill it for me</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
fishy071 08/16/21 1:50:46 AM #47:	I hate surprises and go for spoilers. If there is something bad happening, I need to know in advance to avoid the major shock and disappointment that will make me physically ill. Now, I at least need to know if I book or movie has a happy ending, because if it doesn't I won't read or watch it. I don't get along with tragedies. Spoilers don't spoil the story for me because I can usually enjoy the story for what it is. There are even books and movies I've read or watched multiple times. For people who don't like spoilers, do they just read a book or watch a movie only once? From the 2nd viewing and on, we already know what happens. --- "You don't need a reason to help people." (Zidane Tribal of FFIX) <cite>fishy071 posted [p:957127210] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>I hate surprises and go for spoilers. If there is something bad happening, I need to know in advance to avoid the major shock and disappointment that will make me physically ill. Now, I at least need to know if I book or movie has a happy ending, because if it doesn't I won't read or watch it. I don't get along with tragedies. Spoilers don't spoil the story for me because I can usually enjoy the story for what it is. There are even books and movies I've read or watched multiple times. For people who don't like spoilers, do they just read a book or watch a movie only once? From the 2nd viewing and on, we already know what happens. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mooreandrew58 08/16/21 3:40:14 AM #48:	GodardOnGodard posted... takes away the mystery Also takes away any emotional impact some things might have like a character dying or "HOLY SHIT!" moments like (endgame spoilers) ~~when cap picks up mjhinor (sure I butchered that)~~ --- Cid- "looks like that overgrown lobster just got served!" Bartz-"with cheese biscuts AND mashed potatoes!" <cite>mooreandrew58 posted [p:957128693] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>GodardOnGodard posted... </cite> <quote>takes away the mystery</quote> Also takes away any emotional impact some things might have like a character dying or "HOLY SHIT!" moments like (endgame spoilers) when cap picks up mjhinor (sure I butchered that) </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
mooreandrew58 08/16/21 3:42:18 AM #49:	fishy071 posted... I hate surprises and go for spoilers. If there is something bad happening, I need to know in advance to avoid the major shock and disappointment that will make me physically ill. Now, I at least need to know if I book or movie has a happy ending, because if it doesn't I won't read or watch it. I don't get along with tragedies. Spoilers don't spoil the story for me because I can usually enjoy the story for what it is. There are even books and movies I've read or watched multiple times. For people who don't like spoilers, do they just read a book or watch a movie only once? From the 2nd viewing and on, we already know what happens. I seldomly watch a movie twice. When I do I never enjoy it as much as the first time but its also usually been long enough ive forgotten smaller details. --- Cid- "looks like that overgrown lobster just got served!" Bartz-"with cheese biscuts AND mashed potatoes!" <cite>mooreandrew58 posted [p:957128723] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>fishy071 posted... </cite> <quote>I hate surprises and go for spoilers. If there is something bad happening, I need to know in advance to avoid the major shock and disappointment that will make me physically ill. Now, I at least need to know if I book or movie has a happy ending, because if it doesn't I won't read or watch it. I don't get along with tragedies. Spoilers don't spoil the story for me because I can usually enjoy the story for what it is. There are even books and movies I've read or watched multiple times. For people who don't like spoilers, do they just read a book or watch a movie only once? From the 2nd viewing and on, we already know what happens.</quote> I seldomly watch a movie twice. When I do I never enjoy it as much as the first time but its also usually been long enough ive forgotten smaller details. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LinkPizza 08/16/21 8:24:12 AM #50:	fishy071 posted... Now, I at least need to know if I book or movie has a happy ending, because if it doesn't I won't read or watch it. I don't get along with tragedies. What about series that have a hap out ending, but not a happy ending for each book? fishy071 posted... For people who don't like spoilers, do they just read a book or watch a movie only once? From the 2nd viewing and on, we already know what happens. At that point, Ive already experienced it on my own. So, I still enjoy it --- Official King of Kings Switch FC: 7216-4417-4511 Add Me because I'll probably add you. I'm probably the LinkPizza you'll see around. <cite>LinkPizza posted [p:957131724] in Why do peo... [t:79611014]...</cite> <quote>fishy071 posted...</cite> <quote>Now, I at least need to know if I book or movie has a happy ending, because if it doesn't I won't read or watch it. I don't get along with tragedies.</quote> What about series that have a hap out ending, but not a happy ending for each book? fishy071 posted...</cite> <quote>For people who don't like spoilers, do they just read a book or watch a movie only once? From the 2nd viewing and on, we already know what happens.</quote> At that point, Ive already experienced it on my own. So, I still enjoy it</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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