> -----Original Message----- > From: Matthew Hunter [mailto:matthew at infodancer.org] > At that point, it makes more sense to just declare the whole list > a spoiler zone, explicitly note this in the opening message, and > let people make the decision however they like. > It's courteous to allow people a few weeks to acquire a new book > and finish reading it right after it comes out, because not > everyone can get it instantly, but at some point the burden > switches to the reader. This may be the best answer. Make sure the "welcome to the list" letter gives appropiate warning about spoilers, give a little leeway about the very newest books, and call it done. :) I think mostly I'm playing Devil's Advocate on the opposite side of the fence from Jag. :) Any moment now, it'll be reduced to a snowball fight. :)