FelixOrion
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I mean, that is the point of posting reactions here, more or less, right?
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Basileus777
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As long as it's not specific or revealing potential spoilers it should be fine. If you don't want any comments, wait until you've watched the whole show to post about it.
This subject really makes me wonder about spoilers in general. If some crazy shit happens in a show, and it's the main reason one would find the show good or enjoyable but kinda comes as a surprise, how is anyone supposed to get interested in watching the show in the first place?
"TRUST ME" works sometimes, but not often.
You could see it in the MASSIVE Oreimo spoiler rush where even if the entire thing was blacked out, the sheer amount of reactions and all the lolololol-ing pretty much guaranteed that everyone else understood what was going on.
As for reactions, I am of the firm belief that posting reactions to a forum invites comments by definition. If someone didn't want to have people talk about it, he would have started a blog and turned comments off.
Basileus777
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I think it depends if it's the sort of thing that is supposed to be surprising and how specific those sorts of comments are. "Wait till you see the twist in episode 19" is different than "things get crazy, keep watching."
Lol, that's true. As everyone has said already, I guess you are asking for your thoughts to be seen and commented on by posting them here. I've never really thought about it that way, but it makes sense.
I don't have too much to contribute to the current conversation, other than that I personally am not a fan of mentioning specific episodes or events. It probably depends person-to-person and case-to-case. If your ultimate goal is to get someone to watch the show, you might have to spoil the big plot twist if he is being stubborn. If your goal is to shock someone, that would be much harder.
FelixOrion
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It's not the spoiler or twist itself but the reactions to it that I think causes the most interest; the shadows cast by or the shockwaves propagated by the twist
There's definitely a trend of bandwagon momentum when it comes to people picking up new shows. Whether or not something is good, people want to join in because at the very least it offers something to talk about.
Basileus777
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A lot of these "twists" are anticipated just by the fact that we are recommending the show. Did anyone who watched School Days because of this thread think it was going to be a fun harem comedy?
School Days is actually a counterexample to this, because you only think it's about a "twist" until you actually see it.
KirbYuuYuu
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Excuse me as I interrupt, but considering I just started Kaiji, I was wondering...
How is Akagi, since it's about gambling as well?
How is Akagi, since it's about gambling as well?
peaceiscloser
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Gargantia 10
This episode definitely ratcheted up the stakes. Pinion is a dick. Leda seems to feel actual remorse and doubt for something for the first time in his life. Its a little more obvious that Butch Gen wrote this, in a good way IMO. And then OH SHIT.
Amy isnt shown a lot at all but she's cute as ever, and that ED has really become one of my favorites.
This episode definitely ratcheted up the stakes. Pinion is a dick. Leda seems to feel actual remorse and doubt for something for the first time in his life. Its a little more obvious that Butch Gen wrote this, in a good way IMO. And then OH SHIT.
Amy isnt shown a lot at all but she's cute as ever, and that ED has really become one of my favorites.
Like any Greek tragedy, it's not about twists, but about the inevitable.
My case tends to be enough people telling me to shut up and soldier through it. Like when I felt like dropping Attack on Titan.
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dub = dumb
Theonik
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If spoiling that one thing ruins the show then it wasn't a good show to begin with. Infact it was probably pretty shit.
Now, of course, that doesn't mean proper etiquette shouldn't be preserved in recommending the show and the spoiler can be tagged and you can say something like "Trust me on this one, if you really need any more pursuasion *spoiler* blah blah blah" You probably are better off teasing the reveal rather than letting it all slide though.
In which case, surely we should be telling everyone the spoilers before they watch it? After all, the tragic audience knew exactly what was going to happen at the end, whereas School Days is supposed to be relying on its shock value.
Gotta love his spirit!
no Palutena headtilt
But it looks fun enough anyway. I just dont know if any of my friends would care enough to play smash bros anymore.
Then again, my roommate was playing Just Dance yesterday on the Wii.
R_thanatos
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I want ... kinda .
I expect Waifu wars.
Pretty much it .
I don't think it was nonsense .i think it was a perfect escuse to do anything they wanted.
The second part trully is gold in pure form.
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[Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon S] 119
Another great episode, though that seems to be natural with S. I really run out of ways to praise this show. Visually, this was amazing, with lots of great compositions all around. The Toei cheapness is hard to endure at times, but it's episodes like this where the talent in production shines through.
By the way, did you know this is is a cartoon for little girls? (nsfw)
Ikuhara beating Anno to the dead plushie symbolism.* Suck it GAINAX.
Another great episode, though that seems to be natural with S. I really run out of ways to praise this show. Visually, this was amazing, with lots of great compositions all around. The Toei cheapness is hard to endure at times, but it's episodes like this where the talent in production shines through.
By the way, did you know this is is a cartoon for little girls? (nsfw)
Gargantia 10
Somehow missed ep9, felt like the plot is moving in a great and nice pace, that the series would let the viewer think for a moment too, nah, just missed some content. :/ Nice to see the conflicting feelings in Ledo, his conflict with Chamber, seems like the series can easily end with the 13th episode without a second cour.
Somehow missed ep9, felt like the plot is moving in a great and nice pace, that the series would let the viewer think for a moment too, nah, just missed some content. :/ Nice to see the conflicting feelings in Ledo, his conflict with Chamber, seems like the series can easily end with the 13th episode without a second cour.
Save 'N Quit
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Smash bros is so awesome.
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Waifu of the Year
Theonik
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FEEL THE BURN
New samus sucks suuuuuucks
Hands off my girl!
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WFT X Jigglypuff OTP?
Theonik
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If they weren't using the Other M design the real answer would be
Zero Suit x WFT
Its great if you understand mahjong.
Theonik
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Reptile
who is that?
Finally someone with good taste.
amishpriest99
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There is no amount of preparation you can do to make you "ready". You just have to go for it and hope to retain some amount of sanity when it's all said and done.
Theonik
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Snake.
Well Big Boss in this instance.
Lavalamp1138
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Awful Falafel
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less lewd than naked snake from MGS3.
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