Reggie Bautista wrote:
> Which brings me to this question: how has the list handled spoiler space in
> the past? Or more to the point, how to we want to handle it right now?
>
> For example, I would probably include spoiler space when talking about _Kiln
> People_. But if I want to mention a major plot point from _Startide
> Rising_, should I include spoiler space? At what point do we assume that
> most people on the list will not require spoiler protection? Two years
> after publication? Ten years? Twenty? Or should we always use spoiler
> space just in case?
My opinion:
I'd say that spoiler space would be polite for 2 years after the last region
of the globe got access to the paperback. Anyone who hasn't gotten their
mitts on a paperback in 2 years can just avoid the post, assuming the
subject accurately reflects the contents of the post. >:) (I.e., if you
had the opportunity to get the paperback 2 years ago and you still don't
have it, I'm personally not going to have much sympathy for anyone whining
about spoilers.)
So, that means that _Kiln People_ really ought to have spoiler space for
awhile yet, and _Startide Rising_ really, really ought not need it, IMO.
(This is my personal opinion, and in no way should be construed to reflect
the opinion of anyone else unless they explicitly agree with me.)
Julia
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