should the spoiler button be disabled?

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So, if spoiler tags don't work on all devices correctly, should it just be disabled then with the caveat of read at your own risk?

 

[Reef]

If I'm understanding correctly, you're saying that since they don't work on some devices, they should be rendered inoperable on all devices? I'm not sure I see the logic to that.

Edit: I just saw Morrus ask people not to use the Spoiler Tag in non-spoiler threads. I withdraw my confusion...

 

[Deset Gled]

I doubt it will matter to the bigger picture, but I'm curious to know what tech doesn't work with the tag.

 

[TiQuinn]

So, if spoiler tags don't work on all devices correctly, should it just be disabled then with the caveat of read at your own risk?

Um. No.

 

[trappedslider]

Um. No.

so two threads for each show, one without spoilers and the other just for spoilers?

 

[TiQuinn]

so two threads for each show, one without spoilers and the other just for spoilers?

That would allow everyone to still participate without having to worry about whether they’re going to be spoiled (or spoil others). It’s not like we haven’t had multiple threads about the same subject before.

 

[Rabulias]

I would say no. Even if we have multiple threads per show or film, there are other uses for the spoiler tag. Sometimes when discussing an issue or topic related to RPG mechanics, rules, or scenarios, referencing a current book, show, or movie can contribute to the discussion. In such a case the spoiler tag would be useful. Spoiler-worthy material sometimes arises in other contexts. I would hope that technology that does not work with spoiler tags would one day be updated to do so.

 

[Rune]

I would say no. Even if we have multiple threads per show or film, there are other uses for the spoiler tag. Sometimes when discussing an issue or topic related to RPG mechanics, rules, or scenarios, referencing a current book, show, or movie can contribute to the discussion. In such a case the spoiler tag would be useful. Spoiler-worthy material sometimes arises in other contexts. I would hope that technology that does not work with spoiler tags would one day be updated to do so.

Also, we use spoiler tags in Iron DM tournament judgements to conceal the outcomes of judgements from premature revelation (since we also use @-summons). We also encourage spectators to use them when commenting on ongoing matches so that the judges can approach each entry with fresh eyes.

Of course, the tourneys predate the existence of the spoiler tags, so we could get by without them, but they are helpful.

 

[Umbran]

so two threads for each show, one without spoilers and the other just for spoilers?

That's how it is normally done - not everyone is always up-to-date, but still may have some non-plot commentary.

 

[Morrus]

so two threads for each show, one without spoilers and the other just for spoilers?

That how we’ve been doing it here for years. It works just fine.