Using *spoiler* tags for dramatic effect

[DoomRulz]

You know this sort of post? When someone thinks it's cute and funny to write a post and then encompass it with six spoiler tags just for the heck of it? I have to say it's really quite irritating.

I'm writing this because it seems like lately, I've been coming across them more often than not. It drives me nuts when I would like to read something but when I discover it's buried beneath multiple spoiler tags for no good reason, I'm forced to move on because I can't be arsed to keep clicking. If we were in the Recreational Area, I can understand that it would be fun to do but on a discussion board, it's extremely aggravating.

I'm not writing this as a mod or site staff or whatever you want to call me. I'm writing it as a fellow forum goer. I didn't want to single anyone out with this post which is why I haven't included specific examples but I do feel this is overdone.

[Shasvre]

I don't have a problem with it as long as it's just one spoiler tag. But when I have to click my way through ten or so, it can get pretty annoying.

[DoomRulz]

Even one can be annoying if what you're posting isn't something spoiler worthy. If the thread is about listing one's favourite <whatever>, it's uncalled for. You think you're being clever by saying "My favourite [band, etc...] is *SPOILER* Linkin Park *SPOILER* :O

There's nothing cute about it. It's just distracting. Spolier tags are meant for details about media that have not yet been widely shared, such as specifics about a movie plot.

It would just be nice if people didn't misuse it.

[AliceApocalypse]

I am guilty of always using one spoiler, either to be funny or shy (like in the Pictures of yourself thread). As a reader I don't mind one, but if it's more than one I don't go past the first. 

[Shasvre]

Even one can be annoying if what you're posting isn't something spoiler worthy. If the thread is about listing one's favourite <whatever>, it's uncalled for. You think you're being clever by saying "My favourite [band, etc...] is *SPOILER* Linkin Park *SPOILER* :O

Ah, I get what you mean then. Aside from hiding real spoilers, I only use it to hide the punchline to a joke (which from time to time can be picture), if I think it will help it on the way and give it a better effect. But that's usually done in the Rec area anyway.

[Nightmare Asylum]

I know this is kind of a different topic, but I actually prefer when spoiler tags are used in posts with a lot (like, more than five) of pictures. The pictures often slow down the computer a bit, and the spoiler tags give me the opportunity to load to page completely and then view the pictures without briefly freezing the computer.

[DoomRulz]

Even one can be annoying if what you're posting isn't something spoiler worthy. If the thread is about listing one's favourite <whatever>, it's uncalled for. You think you're being clever by saying "My favourite [band, etc...] is *SPOILER* Linkin Park *SPOILER* :O

Ah, I get what you mean then. Aside from hiding real spoilers, I only use it to hide the punchline to a joke (which from time to time can be picture), if I think it will help it on the way and give it a better effect. But that's usually done in the Rec area anyway.

In Rec Area sure, that sub-board is comparatively speaking, anything goes. On a serious discussion board, it's annoying.

I am guilty of always using one spoiler, either to be funny or shy (like in the Pictures of yourself thread). As a reader I don't mind one, but if it's more than one I don't go past the first. 

That's exactly what I'm talking about. Why use them at all in such an instance? I don't see how it adds anything to your post.

[Shasvre]

In Rec Area sure, that sub-board is comparatively speaking, anything goes. On a serious discussion board, it's annoying.

Even a serious board have place for a joke every now and then.

[RagingDragon]

I'm guilty of using them this way as well, for reasons mentioned above.  I've never had a nested Spoiler-in-spoiler comment, though.

I know this is kind of a different topic, but I actually prefer when spoiler tags are used in posts with a lot (like, more than five) of pictures. The pictures often slow down the computer a bit, and the spoiler tags give me the opportunity to load to page completely and then view the pictures without briefly freezing the computer.

I usually use them for this ^, as you can add a picture to your post without slowing down the entire page.

[MrSpaceJockey]

I fall into the irritating guilty category. Sorry, point taken.

[AliceApocalypse]

I am guilty of always using one spoiler, either to be funny or shy (like in the Pictures of yourself thread). As a reader I don't mind one, but if it's more than one I don't go past the first. 

That's exactly what I'm talking about. Why use them at all in such an instance? I don't see how it adds anything to your post.

Ok, spoilers removed.  I was just being shy not realizing that it was annoying. 

[DoomRulz]

Well this just my opinion. Take it for what it's worth. I don't speak for the board at large.