Yes, I am ridiculous.

[gateslacker]

So, this is a bit of a ridiculous request for advice but, to you amazing, strong willed and strong minded peeps out there, how can I keep myself spoiler free short of taking a long hiatus from the Internet. Sure, I don't have nearly the time I would like to play on here but I do come online and read........ stuff. You all know that I am notoriously weak when it comes to spoilers for a show I am obsessed with, even when I know that spoilers always affect my enjoyment of a show.

Is there a 12 step program for this? Someone I can call when sorely tempted to partake?

Cause I really, really wanna go into Merlin S5 spoiler free, which is pretty easy when there's no news. Now so much when folks start talking about seeing filming and whatnot.

(I am almost ashamed at the total absurdity of this post. Almost.)

Comments

[dm-lunsford.livejournal.com]

Not ridiculous or absurd in the least. I understand the desire to remain spoiler free for something. It is, probably 95% of the time, my preference as well. But I also understand the allure, the temptation to peek when you see those posts from friends or links to articles, fan reports, or actor interviews. It can be SO difficult not to "clicky".

One thing I have found helpful in avoiding spoilers is making notes of things I want to go back and check later. So maybe keep a notepad by your computer - or even start a word processing document or some such - that way you can jot down notes and URL addys as needed of stuff you want to read AFTER you watch the episode in all its pristine, spoiler-free glory.

Even try something something like making post-it notes to stick on your computer, with phrases of encouragement you can look to when you feel the temptation to give in to the spoiler call.

[gateslacker.livejournal.com]

That's a fantastic idea. You always have great ideas. Yes it is hard but I've managed to not watch Sherlock in order to watch with you and de23 when you visit. But, there's a big difference between one month and 8-10 months, depending on availability of alternate viewing methods.

Still, I'm gonna give it a whirl.

"I think I can. I think I can"