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Lets get something straight
Jul. 15th, 2007 11:54 pmI really don't think I need to go over this, but then again, I've thought that before.
Problem: I don't particularly care for spoilers.
Details: I'm a sharp guy. I can watch a movie preview in fast forward on my TIVO and still catch visual imagery that will stick with me. I'll see just a flash of an image, but my mind will dissect that image into logical components. I'll find keys to the main plot lines, I'll realize why the director has chosen that angle for the shot, and I'll strap together dozens of partial impressions on ways the plot will zig and zag. Truth be told, I don't like it. It ruins my experience and makes me watch movies as some kind of meta-construction rather than as an entertainment form.
Problem: Some people think it's funny... or harmless... to post spoilers.
Details: Irony is a great thing. Making some kind of social comment by degrading what people care about can often be socially enlightening. I'm not arguing with the basic core of teh lulz.
Problem: It's not funny to steal time from me.
Details: There are certain movies I'm going to see and books I'm going to read. Posting spoilers to activities I'm going to participate in robs me of the time I was going to spend enjoying those events. I am not going to change my behaviors just because you ruined the twists... so your desire to create an ironic backdrop to my activities serves no purpose other than to suck enjoyment out of the things I like. It's not funny... it's just mean.
As such:
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is coming out soon. My wife and I will both be reading this book. Last time one came out, a friend of mine decided it would be funny to post that annoying spoiler that made it on t-shirts and ytmnd sites. When confronted about it, this person got defensive and abusive... claiming that I was creating drama by being upset. No, the truth is that trying to ruin the good times of others is creating drama. If you feel the need to create drama in my life, then please let me know and I'll move on. No hurt feelings... no anger... just the recognition that I have a finite amount of time in my life, and would prefer not to have someone near me spoiling the things that I pursue for enjoyment. If you like having me around, but still insist on your ironic social commentary, then please post it on a filter I can't see.
I'm busy... I don't get to see every movie or read every book like I used to. Please take these things into consideration when you think you're being cute...
Problem: I don't particularly care for spoilers.
Details: I'm a sharp guy. I can watch a movie preview in fast forward on my TIVO and still catch visual imagery that will stick with me. I'll see just a flash of an image, but my mind will dissect that image into logical components. I'll find keys to the main plot lines, I'll realize why the director has chosen that angle for the shot, and I'll strap together dozens of partial impressions on ways the plot will zig and zag. Truth be told, I don't like it. It ruins my experience and makes me watch movies as some kind of meta-construction rather than as an entertainment form.
Problem: Some people think it's funny... or harmless... to post spoilers.
Details: Irony is a great thing. Making some kind of social comment by degrading what people care about can often be socially enlightening. I'm not arguing with the basic core of teh lulz.
Problem: It's not funny to steal time from me.
Details: There are certain movies I'm going to see and books I'm going to read. Posting spoilers to activities I'm going to participate in robs me of the time I was going to spend enjoying those events. I am not going to change my behaviors just because you ruined the twists... so your desire to create an ironic backdrop to my activities serves no purpose other than to suck enjoyment out of the things I like. It's not funny... it's just mean.
As such:
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is coming out soon. My wife and I will both be reading this book. Last time one came out, a friend of mine decided it would be funny to post that annoying spoiler that made it on t-shirts and ytmnd sites. When confronted about it, this person got defensive and abusive... claiming that I was creating drama by being upset. No, the truth is that trying to ruin the good times of others is creating drama. If you feel the need to create drama in my life, then please let me know and I'll move on. No hurt feelings... no anger... just the recognition that I have a finite amount of time in my life, and would prefer not to have someone near me spoiling the things that I pursue for enjoyment. If you like having me around, but still insist on your ironic social commentary, then please post it on a filter I can't see.
I'm busy... I don't get to see every movie or read every book like I used to. Please take these things into consideration when you think you're being cute...
