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In response to "Spoiler etiquette: there is always someone who hasn't seen a movie/TV show, read a book etc. Just common courtesy imo -- nm" by Beaker

Agreed. IRL, I always ask "Have you seen it? Do you plan to?" before spoiling a movie. Can't ask that of everyone here, so why not put it inside? -- nm

Posted by psilotum Mar 6 '11, 13:34

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am I not supposed to make casual references to things that happen in, say, The Godfather without worrying about spoiling someone? - Reagen Mar 6, 13:37 14
- I think this is absolutely true but I'm not sure why we're arguing about someone choosing to take a safe approach. -- nm - Fuzzy Mar 6, 14:18
- if it's something like Rosebud then don't spoil it. I wouldn't get angry but might be disappointed that my enjoyment might be less when I got to seein - zork Mar 6, 13:46 5
  - Things become embedded into the culture that it's impossible not to discuss them. For instance, the little while ago there was open talk on Total Reca - Reagen Mar 6, 13:54
  - I agree that there should be some deference to keeping spoilers inside and labelled, but the older a film or book is, the less right someone has to - TWuG Mar 6, 13:51
  - hard to spoil all of godfather it is filled with great stuff - Danedukenuuk Mar 6, 13:49 2
    - Fredo! -- nm - Bacon Mar 6, 13:53 1
      - *neigh* -- nm - TWuG Mar 6, 13:55
- The important thing is that we keep arguing about it instead of ignoring it. -- nm - nubby Mar 6, 13:43
- If it's a major plot point maybe. I think I saw The Godfather for the first time in the last 5 years. Still haven't seen Goodfellas but it's on my - Bacon Mar 6, 13:42 1
  - I remember not liking Goodfellas all that much the first time I saw it. (no spoilers) - con_carne Mar 6, 14:45
- I agree it is somewhat subjective. Personally, I'm OK with references that aren't critical plot points or that don't really make sense until you've - psilotum Mar 6, 13:40
- I usually use the 10 year rule...If you haven't seen a movie that came out 10 years ago - amoxy Mar 6, 13:39 2
  - true, but there are always kids who haven't had the chance yet -- nm - Beaker Mar 6, 13:41 1
    - Poo-Holes! -- nm - CQ Mar 6, 13:45

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