Isk8NYC
11-09-2006, 10:22 AM
skatingforums.com members live in all parts of the world, hence different time zones, television networks, and (thanks to recordings) viewing schedules.
It's unrealistic to ask the rest of the world to wait a week or two before discussing live events. Skate Canada was a great example: Canadians watched it (live?) while it took place. The US gets to watch it this weekend.
Many people like to watch recorded or delayed coverage as if it were taking place "live." They get very annoyed and feel tricked when they open a thread or post and find a remark about what happened at the competition they're going to watch this weekend. Then, they post "ARRRGH! YOU SPOILED IT FOR ME!" and you get defensive. Well, you get the picture.
What's a Spoiler? (Hint: if you saw it on television, it's probably a spoiler.)
∙ Catty news, such as which competitors bumped into each other during warmups.
∙ Program falls, slips, slides, and cool moves. (The "Mike Pike," right? ;) LOL)
∙ Actual results, such as who placed what and when.
∙ Personal worsts and bests.
∙ Meltdowns, tantrums, and celebrations.
In the interest of not "spoiling" the results, and allowing more "real time" discussions, here are a few simple guidelines to use when posting information that include results:
New Threads:
∙ New threads should include the word "(SPOILERS)" in the title. It gives the viewer a fair warning.
∙ Please make the first post innocuous, so when a viewer runs their mouse over it, they don't get a blurb with a spoiler in it. This post can just say "WARNING: THIS THREAD CONTAINS SPOILERS!"
∙ Your "real" post can then be the second post and hooray, we're off and spoiling, chitting and chatting!
Existing Threads:
∙ If you want to talk about the action during or after a competition (this includes warmups, btw), make sure the thread has the "SPOILER" warning in the title.
∙ No "SPOILER" warning? Start a new/Add it to a different SPOILER thread or word it carefully so as to not give anything away, please.
It's unrealistic to ask the rest of the world to wait a week or two before discussing live events. Skate Canada was a great example: Canadians watched it (live?) while it took place. The US gets to watch it this weekend.
Many people like to watch recorded or delayed coverage as if it were taking place "live." They get very annoyed and feel tricked when they open a thread or post and find a remark about what happened at the competition they're going to watch this weekend. Then, they post "ARRRGH! YOU SPOILED IT FOR ME!" and you get defensive. Well, you get the picture.
What's a Spoiler? (Hint: if you saw it on television, it's probably a spoiler.)
∙ Catty news, such as which competitors bumped into each other during warmups.
∙ Program falls, slips, slides, and cool moves. (The "Mike Pike," right? ;) LOL)
∙ Actual results, such as who placed what and when.
∙ Personal worsts and bests.
∙ Meltdowns, tantrums, and celebrations.
In the interest of not "spoiling" the results, and allowing more "real time" discussions, here are a few simple guidelines to use when posting information that include results:
New Threads:
∙ New threads should include the word "(SPOILERS)" in the title. It gives the viewer a fair warning.
∙ Please make the first post innocuous, so when a viewer runs their mouse over it, they don't get a blurb with a spoiler in it. This post can just say "WARNING: THIS THREAD CONTAINS SPOILERS!"
∙ Your "real" post can then be the second post and hooray, we're off and spoiling, chitting and chatting!
Existing Threads:
∙ If you want to talk about the action during or after a competition (this includes warmups, btw), make sure the thread has the "SPOILER" warning in the title.
∙ No "SPOILER" warning? Start a new/Add it to a different SPOILER thread or word it carefully so as to not give anything away, please.