Totally flipped on how to run an anime book club chat

I used to let our group talk about any episode freely (you know, no rules on what part we were up to). But after a few new members quit because they got spoiled on major reveals, I set a strict 'no ahead talk' rule. Now we all stay on the same episode, and the conversations are way better because everyone has the same info. It's a small change, but it made our weekly chats something people really look forward to.

6 comments

6 Comments

kelly_jones772d ago

Friend's chat died from spoilers, your no ahead talk saves it.

diana_dixon2d ago

Yeah, it's crazy how often that happens outside of chats too, like with movie trailers giving everything away. Seen it happen so many times, @kelly_jones77. Makes you want to go on a total media blackout sometimes, right?

laura_bennett72d ago

Honestly that strict rule would drive me nuts, I watch shows at my own pace. The REAL problem is people being careless about how they talk about spoilers, not that they're ahead. Our group uses simple spoiler tags for anything past the current episode and it works perfect, lets people chat freely without ruining it for others. A total ban on ahead talk just kills the buzz for people who binge and have thoughts they want to share NOW.

julia_west762d ago

Ever try setting timestamps for spoilers?

brookefox2d ago

People actually quit over spoilers? That's wild, I never considered how much a big reveal could ruin the fun for someone just joining. Your strict rule makes total sense now, keeping everyone on the same page literally saved your club!

the_hayden2d ago

Diana's media blackout idea reminds me of when I accidentally saw a spoiler for a show's final twist online. Totally killed my drive to finish watching it.