lute (06/09/82)
If there is a major movie that has just been released that either has a major following (e.g. Star Trek, Star Wars) or that gennerally a lot of people want to see, do this: Wait from 10-14 days to post the spoiler. This should allow a good cross- section of net users to have a chance to see the movie(s) in question. Since movies sometimes open on the West coast earlier than on the East coast, this will allow enough of a delay so that easterners and midwesterners can also have a fair chance to see the movie also (I almost forgot, this includes Canadians). This type of scheduling should keep everyone happy. This does put some strain on potential spoilers, but in the long run, we can accomplish three things. 1- Not spoil movies for a large portion of people that either haven't had the movie open in their area yet, or tend to go to new movies after the initial (c)rush has died down. 2- Reduce the amount of "flames" on the net (that everyone is tired of reading anyway) which for the most part is "clutter." 3- Keep people from having their feelings hurt. After all, who likes getting yelled at, or humiliated in front of most of the North American continent. SPOILERS- Please remember that there are others who wish to see the movie fresh and unbiased as you did, so that they can have the enjoyment of there own revelations about the movies. FLAMERS- Please remember that there are many times that a flame, although warranted can be done privately, via mail, rather than over the net. This allows you to voice your discontent without escalating hostility due to a public tongue lashing. Jim Collymore BTL PY mhuxh!lute
goutal (06/10/82)
I would like to request that spoiler messages have the words "spoiler warning" or any reasonable facsimile IN THE HEADER !!!!! It does no good to put a very attention-getting spoiler warning in the body of the message -- it's too late by then. --Thanks.
wagner (06/11/82)
Not only is the spoiler warning in the body too late for those with high speed terminals...it is VERY boring at 300 baud!!!!! Michael Wagner, University of Toronto Computing Services