Twitter has given us many wonderful things. The tweet, an unending stream of 140 character jokes, and slightly less creepy stalker options.
Of course, with great power comes great responsibility and not all contributors respect that power.
I am talking to you spoilers. Do you know what you’ve done? Probably not. Nonetheless you go on carelessly posting plot-revealing posts, and thus ruining the thrill for the rest of us.
Here’s a hint: any post that involves the phrase: OMG I can’t believe that…probably shouldn’t be posted…and not just because of it’s highly unoriginal word choice.
Some (see article below) are calling for Twitter to add a feature that allows Tweeters to hide posts that may spoil certain Olympic Opening Ceremonies for some people (2WC).
A good idea in theory, but let’s face it most of the people posting spoilers aren’t going to think to designate their series ending cliffhanger spoilers appropriately, but perhaps it’s worth a try.
Personally, I’ll continue avoiding all contact with media until I see my television program of choice through to the end…because that’s possible.
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“A Plea to Twitter: Let Us Hide Our Spoilers”: TIME
