Once Upon A Time - Spoiler Policy - Please read and respond (Updated 3/15/14)

Jakls · 07-25-2012, 05:25 PM

We've noticed some confusion on the dos and don'ts re: The Spoiler Policy. To get everything straightened out, please read through the rules below.

It is not enough to simply not state the spoiler. Referring to a spoiler inadvertently or hinting at something even with the use of smileys is not allowed. Spoiler tags are reserved for discussions about TV aired promos not actual spoilers.

Spoilers:
Information is considered to be a spoiler if it details something that has not yet been broadcast anywhere in the world.

• The following limited spoilers are allowed in a designated discussion thread on the forums here as long as the title includes the word Spoilers:
• Information officially released by the network such as sneak peaks, filming pictures and episodes stills, or cast interviews that hint at future storylines can be posted in the designated spoiler discussion thread at all forums.
• Spoilers regarding the character an actress or actor is playing in a TV show are permitted at their own Male or Female Celebrity Forum. These discussions should be limited to character information and not overall show spoilers.
• Spoiler threads for upcoming movies are permitted on the Movies forum or on forums that are devoted to a movie franchise.
• Spoilers about upcoming book releases are allowed in their discussion threads at the Books and Writing Forum or forums that are devoted to a book franchise. The word Spoilers can be removed from the title after the official release date.
• Spoilers should only be discussed if they meet the above limited conditions and any further spoilers should be discussed at the Spoilers Forum.
• Animations, artwork, icons and other such material can be posted within these threads but they must not be used across Fan Forum or any other thread.
• Discussion and information sharing must be limited to the listed threads that have spoilers indicated in the title.
• If you're unsure about what might be considered to be a spoiler please continue to use the spoiler tags, shown here:
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Pictures
• Pictures from promos that have aired on television, been shown at the movie theatre, or are from general promotional material at official websites and/or aired on places like YouTube or published in magazines are not considered to be spoilers.
• Pictures of clips, episode stills and filming pictures of scenes from an upcoming episode or movie that are available on the Internet and have not been aired on television or have not been shown at the movie theatre before the movie is released are considered to be spoilerish, and they should only be posted in designated threads for the upcoming episode or movie.

Avatars
• Avatars made from promos that have already aired on television, been shown at the movie theatre, or are from general promotional material at official websites and/or aired on places like YouTube or published in magazines are not considered to be spoilers.
• Avatars made from sources other than the ones mentioned above should not be used until after the episode airs or until the movie is released, because avatars can be seen all over Fan Forum, and we want to respect the wishes of members that don’t want to see any spoilers for an upcoming episode or movie.

Twitter Posts/Pictures
• Tweets & tweeted photos that contain spoilers from the cast and crew should be posted on the Spoilers Board only.

Also, filming information is generally considered spoilers. Even behind the scenes picture can give away who is filming with who and other details from the episode, and can therefore be spoilery. Hope this is clear. If not please post your questions here. If you are ever unsure about if something is a spoiler or not please PM a Moderator. If you want to discuss new spoilers, please visit the Spoilers Board. Thank you.

Your Moderators

Jiorjiina & Miss Cam

bwm30 · 07-25-2012, 05:31 PM

Read and understood!

Jamie Choate · 07-25-2012, 05:57 PM

Thanks for this. All clear now.

yellowrose_bb_12 · 07-25-2012, 06:17 PM

Thanks, read & understood.

**crazy_diamond** · 07-26-2012, 04:12 AM

Thanks for this Mods

as I'm going spoiler free

meraki · 07-26-2012, 05:49 AM

Read and understood!

***shinebrighterxx*** · 07-26-2012, 05:55 AM

Read & understood

Jiorjiina · 07-26-2012, 06:06 AM

Read and understood.

HeidiT1972 · 07-26-2012, 07:02 AM

Read and understood.

***Artemis*** · 07-26-2012, 07:59 PM

Read and Understood.

It's always hard on a TV board when filming starts. People want info, but we do have rules. And the TV board itself is the only place you can't do any type of spoilers. Actor boards and Spoiler Board are the only places. Really, for me (and because I'm totally spoilerphobic), I just try to avoid anything about new episodes. Especially for a fantasy show like Once, bts photos are a nono because of COSTUME.

When we speculate based on the finale and stuff, that's fine. That's the point of having a board, especially between episodes.

I think casting and who's going to be in eps is okay. Some Disney Princess is cast? Let's see who it and and who is playing her. But then talking about how she'll fit in and stuff? That's a spoiler. It's the specifics that are the biggies.