How to post spoilers (and keep spoilers out of non-spoiler threads)

[Popforbreakfast]

Just a brief note about this, as we've had a rash of problems lately with spoilers popping up in non-spoiler threads. :)

- please don't explain a plot point in a non-spoiler thread by revealing a spoiler.

- soapcentral.com's policy on spoilers is that spoilers must be discussed in marked spoiler threads only. We typically have several running at a time - please look in these threads before posting a new spoiler to make sure it's not already posted. Chances are, if it's a hot spoiler and it's been out for more than a couple of hours, someone beat you to it. :)

- We used to "stick" all the weekly spoiler threads, but with our latest - specifically, that brilliant red SPOILER prefix, we don't need to rely on that any longer, and most spoiler threads will float on the board.

- We usually have general spoiler threads for undated spoilers; and always have weekly spoiler threads for the current week, the next week, and sometimes the week after that; Canadian day ahead threads (because Canada sees the show the day before the US sees it, but this site is a US based site and follows the US schedule); and spoiler threads on specific topics . We prefer to have the majority of spoilers in the main threads (such as, the weekly threads), because if we have a unique thread for every spoiler topic possible, the board would be overwhelmed with spoiler topics. Please don't be offended if the moderation team merges a spoiler topic into one of the general spoiler threads.

- Please place all Canadian day ahead topics in the Canadian day ahead thread. We're sorry, but we can't have a separate thread for each.

Thank you for reading this :)
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[Popforbreakfast]

I really hate to do this, guys, but because I've removed so many spoilers from non-spoiler threads from so many different posters over the last couple of days, I'm asking you to please bear with me and sign off briefly by replying in this thread that you've read the above post on proper spoiler posting.

I don't need anyone to say "sorry" - please consider yourselves forgiven :), I understand that now and then, the heat of the moment takes over.

I just want to know that you're reminded about the rule. :)

Thanks!

ETA - I really, really regret the "ads" for this spoiler sticky I've placed in several threads, but I'm so concerned for the spoiler avoiders I felt it was necessary. It's just grown increasingly urgent to try to stop all the uncloaked spoilers appearing in various threads. Thanks for understanding!

[Holly99]

I'm asking you to please bear with me and sign off briefly by replying in this thread that you've read the above post on proper spoiler posting.

I've read this post ... :)

[valleycliffe]

i have read the post :)

[Redsy]

Read and understood! :)

[ErnestineB21]

Read and understood!

[Theresa_Fan]

Read it and got it :) Thanks

[angelwings249]

Read it like the others and agree!

[sab980]

I have read the post and will have no problems with following the rules.

[DarkVamp70]

I've read this post and will abide by the rules! :)

[bkchic]

Read it thanks
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[JaiJai]

Got it!

Message Too Short

[benji]

Read and understood.
I hate it when then do it on the live thread.

[zenforlife]

I read the post , Popforbreakfast!
I will try my best to keep spoiler free in none spoiler threads.

[angelface525]

Read and understood :)

[Emmeline]

Read and understood. :D

[Max]

Thanks Pop! Understood! Max

[hollywoodbetty]

understood...message to short

[aat827]

I've read it!! :D:D:D:D

[fionahillis]

Gotcha!!!! Thanks!!!!

[Texas Iceman]

I'll try to behave better. I get the general idea.

[sarahhewitt14]

Read and Understood!

[Melly23]

Read and understood!

[pepper55]

Read and understood. Thanks!

[dancechick]

Got it! Thanks for the explanation! I have not been a member that long.

I wont be posting that much for a while . Back to work on the 14th...

[seattlegirl]

Read and understood.

[shineskid]

Read and agree. thanks!

[PrincessMiranda]

Thanks for clarifying. I will follow board/forum policy. :)

[boudicas]

read and understood as so many others have said

[Citrine]

10-4 Over and Out Good Buddy:D

[lmfan]

Read and understood.

[thecourt99]

Read, understood, and will do!

[Dee_Lovely]

Read it, got it! :):):)

[Soaper410]

Read it and understood! Thanks :D

[Ellis]

Gotcha.

Pop, one thing I've noticed though.
Sometimes the title of the thread is a spoiler in itself. Sometimes obvious, sometimes a little more subtle.

Most recent example I've seen is
SPOILER Petition for [ ... ].

Most people know why actor petitions are circulated so the titles kind of a giveaway .

[Shirin]

I have read the 'spoiler thread'.

[Isis]

Post has been read and will be abided by.

[TexasLady1]

I have read this post!!!!!!:)

[Indigo*]

Read, and shall do. :)

[question134]

Thanks, read & understand it.

[Soapcoach]

Read and understood, thanks.

[darnkat]

Read and understood. We all need reminding sometimes.

[Kandi808]

Heard! Word! (in other words I understand;))

[kelly777]

Read the information! :clap::clap:

[BreEMI]

read & understood . . . . . .

[Chickster]

Read it, understand it!:)

[Shan2133]

Read and understood.

[restless09]

Read and understood. Thank you

[Popforbreakfast]

Gotcha.

Pop, one thing I've noticed though.
Sometimes the title of the thread is a spoiler in itself. Sometimes obvious, sometimes a little more subtle.

Most recent example I've seen is
SPOILER Petition for [ ... ].

Most people know why actor petitions are circulated so the titles kind of a giveaway .

That thread disappeared as soon as I logged on this morning. :)

Because we can't be on the board 100% of the time, please use the RPP system to report problems like that, and if something is truly egregious, you might be able to contact one of the super mods on another board if you see they're around.

[Elle4Lane]

Read and understood.

[ydac]

Got it......

msg too short

[Dyllan]

Read and Understood!

[reecie]

Read it and understood! Thanks

[JTRules1]

Read and understood!:)

[VeeJay226]

I've read this post and understand it completely. :)

[Jessy]

Read and understood.

[MsFlame]

OK, it's been read, pop!

[KLHink]

I believe I comprehend (I try not to screw up)

[arual]

read and understood.

[messina214]

I have read and understand that I should comply to the spoiler rules as explained in this thread. Thanks Pop!

[Shasha2]

Read and Understood!

[raspberry]

Read and understood.

[kenzwife94]

I've read this post. :)

[jszabel]

Read it. Got it. Thanks. :)

[Lindabird3672]

Read it and I think I understand. Is speculation okay?

[mydogsarecute]

I am guilty(:| , but I read your post so now I know :D

[wren]

I read, and I obey. Happy to oblige, Pop.

[Susan124]

I read it and understand it. I get almost all of my spoilers here so I really can't see me posting any. LOL

Thanks so much Pop.

[Popforbreakfast]

Read it and I think I understand. Is speculation okay?

Hi Lindabird3672 -

Speculation is fine, as long as it's not spec related to a spoiler. Message boards exist for speculation :) - on this site, we divide it by putting speculation on spoilers (what we know will happen) into specific marked threads, and speculation about what has already happened into general conversation.

:)

[Lindabird3672]

Okay. I am pretty good at speculation but I will be more careful. Thank you.

[yfayep]

Ok. I think sometimes I might wonder about where stuff is leading and this may not be appropriate. I apologize if I am guilty of this is will try to do better. Thanks!

[coreysmom]

I have read it and will comply. :)

[HarleyPat]

I read it and will remember next time not to post
anything on the coming soap.

[Ballfan]

Read and understood !!!!