Personally, I like finding out how something develops from the status quo to the end result. In most cases, this means that spoilers don't matter, or increase my enjoyment. My fiance wants to be surprised, so spoilers are a definite no.
Of course, there are stories which can be spoiled by a vital spoiler even for me, e.g. those that rely on a surprise twist ending.
Of course, there are stories which can be spoiled by a vital spoiler even for me, e.g. those that rely on a surprise twist ending.
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 
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- 11/08/2011 10:15:36 PM
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- 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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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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