Spoiler Tags

OK, as soon as this is answered, it can be locked, how do you do the spolier tags? I always wanted to know, but it isn't in the controle panel. Just a quick question, than locked. Thanks

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alls you do is type in [SPOILER*] your text here [/SPOILER*]. Just remove the *s and that is how you make one, nifty huh?

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and what is the purpose of a spoiler?

Originally Posted by Darmani`s Ghost

and what is the purpose of a spoiler?

Well, they're used in order to keep important plot twists and story lines from being spoiled. For example, if Twilight Princess had come out already and we were having a discussion, I might write...

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Midna = Link's Momma

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By using a spoiler tag, people who hadn't gotten that far in the game yet won't have that important plot twist ruined. Same goes for movies, etc.

Question answered, thread locked.

And spoiler tags are here so people won't accidentally read a spoiler.