Spoiler Policy
HHOW has a very strict spoiler policy. This allows the SpoilerWhores and the SpoilerPhobes to co-exist in peace.
* Everything about an episode before the episode has aired in the USA is classified as a spoiler. This includes:
- episode titles;
- promotional pictures;
- promotional television ads;
- leaked information;
- press information from Ausiello, Kristen and other spoiler-mongers;
- interviews with actors and such;
- anything else that contains information about a future episode.
* All spoilers must be posted to the “Here’s How This is Going to End: The Spoilers-Only Thread” first. Do not discuss the spoilers in this thread as it creates clutter and makes it difficult for people to find the actual spoilers.
* Detailed discussion of spoilers belongs in “Reality is Almost Always Wrong: Spoiler Discussion Thread.” You may also mention untagged spoilers in “We Need the Curry: Irrational & Crazy Spec.”
* All other threads should stay clear of detailed spoiler discussion. Small comments on spoilers are fine (if they are properly tagged), but once the whole thread begins to talk about spoilers, head on over to the Spoiler Discussion thread.
* To spoiler tag, use the white font color to block the text from view and put a spoiler warning beforehand. For example:
SPOILER===>Stacy stays with Mark<===END SPOILER
* If you don't know how to do that, here's a handy code that you can all copy and paste:
SPOILER==> [color=white]Insert Spoiler Here![/color] <== END SPOILER
Re: Spoiler Policy
All spoilers must be posted to the “Here’s How This is Going to End: The Spoilers-Only Thread” first. Do not discuss the spoilers in this thread as it creates clutter and makes it difficult for people to find the actual spoilers.
Apparently following this rule is very difficult -- either that or the fact that there have been no consequences (other than an orange note) has let people think it's fine to ignore it.
So, now there are consequences. The first two offenses will get you orange notes. Starting with the third offense, you'll get an orange note and a 24-hour suspension each time.
Everyone makes mistakes. If you post a comment and realize it too late for you to edit out the text, PM a mod or an administrator. Look at "Who is Online" at the bottom of the first page and click on any name in green or orange. We can delete it for you but if you wait until we find it, the consequences kick in.
