I don’t know why this is so challenging for people.
In person: Have you seen X? Are you caught up on the latest episode of Y?
Online: Always use spoiler tags to discuss the ending or specific plot details, including any surprises, unless the thread is specifically marked as a spoiler thread. Don’t talk about the fact that something has a twist ending, because revealing that is itself a spoiler. Yes, this applies even for older movies or shows; there’s no way someone has enough time in the day to watch everything they might be interested in. Before the spoiler, indicate what the spoiler is about (“spoiler for the ending to X”). Don’t put spoilers in the titles.
It takes no real effort and is just being considerate.
I don’t know why this is so challenging for people.
In person: Have you seen X? Are you caught up on the latest episode of Y?
Online: Always use spoiler tags to discuss the ending or specific plot details, including any surprises, unless the thread is specifically marked as a spoiler thread. Don’t talk about the fact that something has a twist ending, because revealing that is itself a spoiler. Yes, this applies even for older movies or shows; there’s no way someone has enough time in the day to watch everything they might be interested in. Before the spoiler, indicate what the spoiler is about (“spoiler for the ending to X”). Don’t put spoilers in the titles.
It takes no real effort and is just being considerate.