• rtxn@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    And that means they don’t get to enjoy it if they started watching it later? This post has no value beyond ruining the suspense.

    • jivandabeast@lemmy.browntown.dev
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      2 days ago

      No, but this is an insanely popular show from 18 years ago.

      It’s well past the common courtesy of not openly discussing spoilers online. No different than posting something referring to Ross/Rachel, Jim/Pam, The Sopranos, Darth Vader being Luke’s father, Luke/Leia being siblings, etc

      Editing to add, it’s your job when watching an old show to avoid spoilers. I managed to watch the entirety of the Sopranos for the first time a few months ago without getting any spoilers, because I just skipped over anything that referenced it without actually reading it. Very simple, you see a character you know -> you skip.

      Another example: although Better Call Saul is also in the zeitgeist, I’ve managed to steer clear of spoilers for it so nothing will be ruined when I do.

      These shows are old & popular, it’s not reasonable to expect everyone to avoid talking about them in perpetuity