21 What are "spoilers" and "spoiler space"? (Alt.Tv.Xena)
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This article is from the Xena: Warrior Princess FAQ, by Paul Hilling p.hilling@bigfoot.com with numerous contributions by others.
21 What are "spoilers" and "spoiler space"? (Alt.Tv.Xena)
A "spoiler" is an article posted by someone about an episode they
have seen or know about. X:WP is shown world-wide, at different
times in the various national and international markets,
sometimes upto 18 months after the episode was originally shown
in the US. Also, some people with satellite dishes pick up the
feed to the affiliates as much as two weeks in advance of the
first airdate in the US.
Out of consideration and respect, for other Xenites who want to
see the episodes before they read about them, those people who
have seen them should not put plot points in the subject of their
articles. They should add <Spoiler:Episode Name> to the
article's subject line, and then fill the first 20 to 25 lines
(called "Spoiler Space") of the article with either carriage
returns or some message warning inattentive readers that details
concerning a potential spoiled episode follow. It's also, not a
good idea to remove "spoiler space", if your post still contains
"spoilers".
These guidelines are not rules, but it is considered good
netiquette to follow them. You'll probably get reminded to use
'spoiler space', by other posters if you don't follow these
guidelines.
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