Regarding Spoilers

SilverWind · 04-17-2004, 10:09 PM

“How do I put a spoiler tag?”

Well, this first part isn’t too hard. Whenever and wherever you discuss spoilers in your post, a spoiler tag should be put up. The [spoiler] tags should be placed around your text.

“When should I put up spoiler tags?”

Most of the time, good judgement is required. Not everything constitutes as a spoiler.
In topics with titles marked SPOILERS, just about anything goes. In general topics, one should always be more careful about one posts.

For Older Series
For older series that most people have seen, most things are usually safe. However, major plot points (a death, for instance) should be marked by spoiler tags. Obviously, endings should have spoiler tags.

For Newer Series
For newer series, the same rule as above goes even deeper. Major plot points should be spoiler tagged, as well as any major developments in the story (a death, the conclusion of a fight, the ending, obviously).

For Series Not Yet Aired In North America
Some people have the privilege of being able to download fansubs. Of course, this means that they must respect the people who are not able to do the same. In general discussions (meaning ones not specifically about that particular anime) anything beyond the barest of details (i.e. plot summary, the first few episodes) should be spoiler tagged. In topics about the series, any new developments (new characters, fights, deaths, turnpoints, revelations, endings—just about everything) should be marked. ANYTHING that has only appeared for less than a month should be spoiler tagged, no matter how small.

For Manga
Manga series are not as popular as anime. However, a lot of manga eventually becomes anime. Therefore, the same rules as above should be applied for each manga series.

“Why should I put up spoiler tags? Everyone has seen this series!”

Obviously, this comment is not true. The show may be on Cartoon Network, but not everyone has Cartoon Network. People in other countries don’t even have the OPTION of getting it. Therefore, you have to put up tags, okay? ^_^

If you fail to properly put up spoiler tags, your post may (and will, more likely than not) be edited. In that situation, the entire post may be deleted or cleaned; moderators can not be expected to carefully pick through each message.

If you see something that appears to be a spoiler, report it!

Rattan · 04-17-2004, 11:32 PM

Speaking of which I need to get in touch with him myself.

Enforcer Zeta · 04-18-2004, 01:30 AM

Speaking of spoiler tags, what ever happened to that function that automatically hid text between the tags in the background color?

Super Shy Guy · 04-18-2004, 10:11 AM

I don't think VGF ever had that feature.

Enforcer Zeta · 04-18-2004, 12:43 PM

In that you are wrong. It was there at one time, but I believe it was gone after the several week downtime of VGF. Probably costs money or something.

Sabrilocke · 04-18-2004, 01:19 PM

^ Only person I recall using it was Nappy when he started making Dr. Popsicle crap.

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biaxialtrinebulon · 04-27-2004, 09:30 PM

This topic deserves my input because I feel like inputting. [img]smile.gif[/img]

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For Manga
Manga series are not as popular as anime. However, a lot of manga eventually becomes anime. Therefore, the same rules as above should be applied for each manga series.

Manga is just as, if not more popular than anime if for the only reason being that it is much much cheaper. Maybe in the US is it not quite as popular but now with Tokyopop, Dark Horse, Viz, and other distributors Manga is becoming quite a large business here. Take my Barnes & Noble for example, there are now 2 complete shelves stacked with all kinds of manga. I'm also hoping that this will inspire more American manga artists such as Fred from *********. (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. VISIT THE BOARDS TOO. GREAT COMMUNITY!!)

The only problem I forsee with manga in America is the fact that the Japanese have a different view of exposure. (e.g. Love Hina)

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The show may be on Cartoon Network, but not everyone has Cartoon Network. People in other countries don’t even have the OPTION of getting it.

Nor would they WANT it. CN is complete crap.

And..

<SPOILER>

Aeris Dies

</SPOILER>

[ April 27, 2004, 09:32 PM: Message edited by: The Illage Vidiot ]

SilverWind · 04-28-2004, 09:57 PM

Happily, manga readers are increasing. In sheer numbers, though, anime watchers far outnumber manga readers (of course I was talking about the US/North America (and Europe and Australia too! [img]tongue.gif[/img] ) -- that's where most people who visit this board are from, ne).

UserGoogol · 05-07-2004, 03:48 PM

I think there might be more casual Manga readers than casual Anime readers. It's so much easier to grab a book at Borders than it is to buy a DVD or two.

Plus, you can read Manga in the store. That's always a plus.

Wyborn · 05-07-2004, 06:57 PM

Sadly enough, UG, more people tend to watch TV than read. Anime watchers still outnumber manga readers - at least on this side of the sea

Erdawn Il Deus · 05-26-2005, 06:24 PM

Suprised this wasn't locked. In fact, unless someone has something intelligent to add - it will be. Anything else you want up here, PM me.

***Ynot Shane*** · 04-07-2006, 09:34 PM

Spoiler Below

Well, it works now.

***Cosmonautical*** · 04-07-2006, 11:16 PM

Snape kills Dumbledore.

04-17-2004, 10:09 PM	#1
SilverWind Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Looking up at the stars... Gender: Posts: 8,225 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	“How do I put a spoiler tag?” Well, this first part isn’t too hard. Whenever and wherever you discuss spoilers in your post, a spoiler tag should be put up. The [spoiler] tags should be placed around your text. “When should I put up spoiler tags?” Most of the time, good judgement is required. Not everything constitutes as a spoiler. In topics with titles marked SPOILERS, just about anything goes. In general topics, one should always be more careful about one posts. For Older Series For older series that most people have seen, most things are usually safe. However, major plot points (a death, for instance) should be marked by spoiler tags. Obviously, endings should have spoiler tags. For Newer Series For newer series, the same rule as above goes even deeper. Major plot points should be spoiler tagged, as well as any major developments in the story (a death, the conclusion of a fight, the ending, obviously). For Series Not Yet Aired In North America Some people have the privilege of being able to download fansubs. Of course, this means that they must respect the people who are not able to do the same. In general discussions (meaning ones not specifically about that particular anime) anything beyond the barest of details (i.e. plot summary, the first few episodes) should be spoiler tagged. In topics about the series, any new developments (new characters, fights, deaths, turnpoints, revelations, endings—just about everything) should be marked. ANYTHING that has only appeared for less than a month should be spoiler tagged, no matter how small. For Manga Manga series are not as popular as anime. However, a lot of manga eventually becomes anime. Therefore, the same rules as above should be applied for each manga series. “Why should I put up spoiler tags? Everyone has seen this series!” Obviously, this comment is not true. The show may be on Cartoon Network, but not everyone has Cartoon Network. People in other countries don’t even have the OPTION of getting it. Therefore, you have to put up tags, okay? ^_^ If you fail to properly put up spoiler tags, your post may (and will, more likely than not) be edited. In that situation, the entire post may be deleted or cleaned; moderators can not be expected to carefully pick through each message. If you see something that appears to be a spoiler, report it! Last edited by Ynot Shane; 04-07-2006 at 09:44 PM.

04-07-2006, 09:34 PM	#12
*Ynot Shane* Not Ready to Make Nice Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Flaflooga Gender: Posts: 132,163 Thanks: 46 Thanked 603 Times in 317 Posts	Spoiler Below Well, it works now. __________________ Remember that book store? Well, they became one of those books and coffee places, and now they're just coffee. It's like evolution, only without getting the better part.

04-17-2004, 11:32 PM	#2
Rattan Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The current whereabouts of my being is here. Posts: 11,034 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 1 Post	Speaking of which I need to get in touch with him myself.

04-18-2004, 01:30 AM	#3
Enforcer Zeta Member Join Date: Sep 1999 Posts: 519 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Speaking of spoiler tags, what ever happened to that function that automatically hid text between the tags in the background color?

04-18-2004, 10:11 AM	#4
Super Shy Guy Banned Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: the seven seas Posts: 8,969 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I don't think VGF ever had that feature.

04-18-2004, 12:43 PM	#5
Enforcer Zeta Member Join Date: Sep 1999 Posts: 519 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	In that you are wrong. It was there at one time, but I believe it was gone after the several week downtime of VGF. Probably costs money or something.

04-18-2004, 01:19 PM	#6
Sabrilocke Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: behind the toolshed Gender: Posts: 4,254 Thanks: 238 Thanked 64 Times in 37 Posts Blog Entries: 5	^ Only person I recall using it was Nappy when he started making Dr. Popsicle crap. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All clothes are banned because they're made of third-world children. Visit Sabrilocke's blog.

04-28-2004, 09:57 PM	#8
SilverWind Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Looking up at the stars... Gender: Posts: 8,225 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Happily, manga readers are increasing. In sheer numbers, though, anime watchers far outnumber manga readers (of course I was talking about the US/North America (and Europe and Australia too! [img]tongue.gif[/img] ) -- that's where most people who visit this board are from, ne).

05-07-2004, 03:48 PM	#9
UserGoogol Senior Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Greater Boston Area Gender: Posts: 4,024 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I think there might be more casual Manga readers than casual Anime readers. It's so much easier to grab a book at Borders than it is to buy a DVD or two. Plus, you can read Manga in the store. That's always a plus.

05-07-2004, 06:57 PM	#10
Wyborn Zelda Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: All over the place Gender: Posts: 12,388 Thanks: 87 Thanked 469 Times in 281 Posts	Sadly enough, UG, more people tend to watch TV than read. Anime watchers still outnumber manga readers - at least on this side of the sea

05-26-2005, 06:24 PM	#11
Erdawn Il Deus Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Threading the jeweled thrones of earth under my sandalled feet Gender: Posts: 3,056 Thanks: 4 Thanked 47 Times in 41 Posts	Suprised this wasn't locked. In fact, unless someone has something intelligent to add - it will be. Anything else you want up here, PM me.

04-07-2006, 11:16 PM	#13
*Cosmonautical* Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 28,100 Thanks: 2,151 Thanked 5,338 Times in 2,433 Posts	Snape kills Dumbledore.