We all know that spoilers almost always get into threads/topics. I don't necessarily want to see all spoilers, and I'm sure that many people dont want to see them, so I was wondering if, a) there could be some spoiler alert flag that could be given to threads, and that then I could see from, say, an icon next to the thread name that tells you if theres a spoiler in it. So that you know not to go into them. The moderators/admins could change that flag at will, and posters could SET the flag only. Or b, that we use the same flag with the same rules, but it makes posts and threads disappear unless you check a box saying you want to see threads that contain spoilers.
I think I speak for our resident PHP coder (which used to be me, but I'm lazy these days so it's up to DU) when I say: "This doesn't warrant modding phpBB". I'm all for people putting "SPOILERS" in the topic name when they post a topic with spoilers in it, though. Posting spoilers without a warning is just plain inconsiderate. Bottom line: FAQ needs to be revamped with HoL-specific info.
I think there's a hack at phpbbhacks.com that allows the person who started the thread to make a thing that comes up before the topic name(just like if it was a poll) to say "solved" or something like that. Or maybe you could edit it to where it said spoiler or something.
Lazy? I'd say you're too busy with the Codex Calis. If you do want this though, remind me once we have the new site up and working. I'll see about looking into it then. I am aware of a BBCode Spoiler "spoiler" tag where anything within that tag has to be highlighted if you want to read it. That lets people browsing the thread avoid it and lets people post helpful spoiler information to be used by those who do want it (seen at the Through the Looking Glass website on the Thief games). In short: I won't be making anything myself. I am interested in it ONLY if it's a mod that's available somewhere. If someone wants to provide me a link which shows a phpBB mod that does what you want, I'd *look* at installing it. Otherwise, no. The flip side of this is that if there is such a mod, all the old threads simply won't use the code and therefore, wlll be chock full of unhidden spoilers.
Aha! I think I found it. Here's the link: http://www.phpbbhacks.com/viewhack.php?id=1617 I think this means that people will be able to make it say anything they want. Maybe you could only availible in the Hints&Tips. Oh, and if this is a sucess I want all the credit. I'm taking lessons from you, Calis. Hm.... Or maybe this one: http://www.phpbbhacks.com/viewhack.php?id=1737 That'll probly work too.
Matah, it would be useful from time to time in general discussions. I wouldnt want to hear film spoilers would I?
Yeah, but there is aways the chande of people abusing it. Eventually it would be annoying. Edit: Allright people! I found it! Let's here a round of aplause! Oh, and here's the link: http://www.phpbbhacks.com/viewhack.php?id=424 EDIT AGAIN:Shoot! I didn't notice that it'll only work for version 2.0.4. That sucks!
It should work on 2.0.6 The only difference between the two versions, as far as I know, is a security thing. I'll look at installing it.
Big round off applause to Some Strange Man for the idea and to MatahChuah for finding an easy way to implement it. Good going, both of you!
Well, it's been added and it seems to work. Spoiler Yay! Gimme a yell in here if anything seems broken now. Have to say it's not quite the tag I was expecting Spoiler seems to be limited to the text it highlights and it doesn't appear in a neat box like the say the quote function but meh, it works. Also, make sure you spell it correctly. Example of how to use the new code: Code: [spoiler]It's S-P-O-I-L-E-R not spolier or anything else.[/spoiler] A cookie goes to anyone who finds a better spoiler mod.
