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Old 16-06-2014, 21:22
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I mean not everyone has time to watch it at that moment and showing a picture of the shock return is hardly spoiler worthy, they could change the picture hours later if they're so concerned about not being first to reveal things...
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Old 16-06-2014, 21:33
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I think it's perfectly justified that information is fair game once it's aired on TV. If you moved it to an arbitrary point in time afterwards there would still be someone who would have it spoiled for them no matter what that point was. By publishing immediately they are capitalising on the media attention, interest from fans, and the advertising revenue that is generated.
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Old 16-06-2014, 21:58
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I do know what you're saying.

On the one hand, it probably is fair enough once the episode has aired live for big plot points to be openly discussed, but it does seem (for example) the minute there's a shock in EastEnders, it's spoiled as soon as possible. Take tonight's plot twist, within 30 seconds of it airing there were two separate threads with it spoiled in the title.

Not everybody watches live, so perhaps should be a slight limit on when episode plot twists can be spoiled in thread titles, maybe the morning after said episode has aired?
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Old 16-06-2014, 22:00
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Is it not fair to say that if a user is unable to watch an episode and are worried about having it spoiled for them, they should refrain from DS/Twitter etc until they have caught up?
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Old 16-06-2014, 22:02
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Is it not fair to say that if a user is unable to watch an episode and are worried about having it spoiled for them, they should refrain from DS/Twitter etc until they have caught up?
Agreed. It's more unfair on those who have tuned in at the time it airs to have to keep quiet for fear someone will who hasn't will be annoyed imo
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Old 16-06-2014, 22:29
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EastEnders Twitter is the worst - if your recording to watch later, they post photos & quotes throughout the whole episode!
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Old 16-06-2014, 22:33
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Once the episode has aired it's fair game imo. I've made the mistake quite a few times of logging onto sites which spoil a programme for me but it's exactly that, my own mistake. Tough luck really.
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Old 16-06-2014, 23:19
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I disagree why do titles and pictures have to soil it before you have even read it!?
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Old 16-06-2014, 23:32
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If you haven't watched the episode and don't want it spoiled it's your responsibility to avoid the forums. Once it's aired there is nothing wrong with discussing twists and developments.
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Old 16-06-2014, 23:34
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Is it not fair to say that if a user is unable to watch an episode and are worried about having it spoiled for them, they should refrain from DS/Twitter etc until they have caught up?
I agree. It's common sense.
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Old 20-06-2014, 21:05
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Reads like some of you watch every episode on the clock, social life?

Eastenders hock Twist with the logo of Eastenders would suffice. Not RAINIE CROSS returns with a picture of her minutes after.
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Old 20-06-2014, 21:10
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the apprentice is dreadful for this. its the only show I watch live as its impossible to avoid the results
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Old 20-06-2014, 21:30
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If you haven't watched the episode and don't want it spoiled it's your responsibility to avoid the forums. Once it's aired there is nothing wrong with discussing twists and developments.
Exactly. Once the show has aired it should be open for discussion without spoilers.

I mean, what is the cut off? How long does everyone have to wait in case someone has not yet watched their recording?

The onus should be on the viewer who has yet to watch the episode to avoid any discussion.
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Old 20-06-2014, 21:36
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Is it not fair to say that if a user is unable to watch an episode and are worried about having it spoiled for them, they should refrain from DS/Twitter etc until they have caught up?
Yes I think it is fair to say that - it is what I do. Once it has aired on TV I think it has to be fair game to discuss openly. I mean what time limit would you put on it as a lapse - the week it remains on I-Player, until after every repeat has aired, a full 3 weeks to allow people that have gone on holiday for 2 weeks to catch up?

Really, either accept there is a high chance you'll get spoilt if you come in or just don't come on the forum for that few hours or days.
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Old 20-06-2014, 21:41
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Reads like some of you watch every episode on the clock, social life?

Eastenders hock Twist with the logo of Eastenders would suffice. Not RAINIE CROSS returns with a picture of her minutes after.
Not every episode live but I do see most of them then as if I'm not meeting friends and come straight home from work the time they air (7.30-9.00) then it co-incides with the time I'm cooking and eating so very easy 'background' tv. Also, a lot of people prefer to keep their social life to the weekends and leave 'school' nights free as they're tired after work and also want to spend that 3 or 4 hours with their family - especially if they have kids. Probably an age thing, I used to go out most weekday evenings when I was in my 20s and single, now I mostly keep it to the weekend - just easier for work, baby sitters etc.
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Old 20-06-2014, 21:42
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EastEnders Twitter is the worst - if your recording to watch later, they post photos & quotes throughout the whole episode!
Yet another good reason to not join Twitter. I imagine those posts are harder to avoid - at least you have to actively log onto sites like DS and open threads or the news page.
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Old 20-06-2014, 21:59
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Not every episode live but I do see most of them then as if I'm not meeting friends and come straight home from work the time they air (7.30-9.00) then it co-incides with the time I'm cooking and eating so very easy 'background' tv. Also, a lot of people prefer to keep their social life to the weekends and leave 'school' nights free as they're tired after work and also want to spend that 3 or 4 hours with their family - especially if they have kids. Probably an age thing, I used to go out most weekday evenings when I was in my 20s and single, now I mostly keep it to the weekend - just easier for work, baby sitters etc.
Sorry my post sounded ruder then it was meant to be, I get it that people leave weekdays for family and relaxation.
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Old 20-06-2014, 22:43
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Sorry my post sounded ruder then it was meant to be, I get it that people leave weekdays for family and relaxation.
No problem, I didn't think you were being rude. I find it interesting to discuss how and why people watch. As i've said many times, a lot of the Soaps I would have given up on several of them at points if they weren't on at such a convenient time for cooking, eating an evening meal, doing mundane household chores like sorting laundry, ironing. I want something on but not something I have to really concentrate on. I certainly would have given up on EE 2011-2013 if i'd had to make any effort whatsoever (like setting a recorder) to see it.
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Old 21-06-2014, 07:20
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At least you're an interesting poster!
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Old 21-06-2014, 12:53
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I do like the Coronation Street spoiler thread:
http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1493227

I do not like spoiler threads that give away the spoiler content within their titles

I do not like knowing what will happen about six months in the future.
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Old 04-07-2014, 19:59
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People have avoided the actual question.

One - spoilers in the title thread should be a must.

Two - Articles can just say "EASTENDERS/HOLLYOAKS SHOCK/TWIST"... THERE IS NO NEED FOR A PICTURE AND NAME TO BE ON THE ARTICLE UNLESS YOU CLICK ON IT. Sorry for the caps.
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Old 12-09-2014, 00:15
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Agreed?
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Old 12-09-2014, 00:19
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Agree with you Brookie but then if you come into the forum there d be ten threads about whatever it was!
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Old 12-09-2014, 01:19
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If you don't watch the episode live then surely you would know to avoid spoilers and the such like anyway? I know I do.
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Old 12-09-2014, 01:20
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Avoid anything online, it's the easiest way
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