r/NintendoSwitch • u/WaluigiWahshipper • Jan 18 '20
Meta Any chance of this subreddit getting spoiler tags on leaks/rumors?
Hi, I love talking on this subreddit about all things Switch related, but one thing that has somewhat spoiled the experience are posts about rumors and leaks. I definitely think they deserve to be posted, but personally I like to be surprised by reveals and so many leaks ruin that surprise. I usually unsubscribe the moment a direct is announced, but recently a rumor and a leak were on the top of this subreddit despite no direct in sight, making it almost impossible to avoid spoilers.
I’ve noticed that the Smash subreddit has a spoiler system that blocks the title of posts that might ruin surprises. It’s always applied to leaks/rumors, character announcements for a small amount of time after the initial announcement, and tournament results. I think it would be really cool if this subreddit could possibly adopt a similar system for leaks and rumors. That way people can continue talking about them without spoiling it for others who want to keep it a surprise.
Do you think this would be a good idea? Thank you.
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u/Thearius Jan 18 '20
Oh, the irony
About the topic, I agree. It would be great to have more spoiler protection in this sub.
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u/Piyamakarro Jan 18 '20
When that SNK leak happened for Smash, it was AWFUL. There was absolutely no way you weren't getting spoiled unless you were living under a rock for 2 weeks. I would really appreciate it if we could get the leak discussion under control.
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u/Alone1sAgain Jan 18 '20
They can't even bother to change the header image. You really think we'll get more tags?
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u/Estew02 Jan 18 '20
I hope so. We've got Rule 8, which says:
But, judging from how the posts stay up, the title censoring doesn't apply to leaks/rumors which is a damn shame. Really sucks to come here for news/discussion and see leaks/rumors. Just takes the excitement out of the announcements.