When in doubt, don’t spoil. If you must, use a spoiler thread or tag

• Once an episode has aired in the US, it may be discussed without spoiler-tags (that applies to shows that are shown on a US streaming service a day or two before the US TV broadcast as well). If you wish to remain unspoiled, please avoid the respective topic until you are able to watch. 
• No Cross-Show Spoilers: Avoid spoiling content related to specific shows, such as "True Detective," in forums dedicated to other series, like "Black Cake" or general discussion areas such as "Genre Talk."
• Current Season Courtesy: Do not reveal spoilers for upcoming episodes; if it wasn't in the current or a previous episode/season that the topic is for, it's a spoiler and needs to be spoiler-tagged (or moved to the respective topic). 
  • Current Season Courtesy applies to shows that aired outside the US first, shows of which all episodes are released at once, off-air shows and show-related movies. 
  • Previews, and preview-based speculation should be treated as potential spoilers. If you like to share a preview, please spoiler-tag it or create an episode topic for the following week’s episode.
  • Forums may have separate threads for spoilers only and for spoiler discussions/speculation or combine both into a single thread.
• Media Topics: Be aware that media topics contain spoilers. Even non-spoilery articles can include information that may reveal something that is about to happen on the show.
• Character and Non-Episode Threads: These discussions may span across various seasons; therefore, no specific thread spoiler tags are required.
• Historical Context: Be mindful that revealing historical facts can be spoilery, especially when a new drama based on true events is being aired. In episode threads, it's best to be safe rather than sorry and spoiler tag historical facts. For speculation, comparison and so on, discussions should be taken to a separate thread. If there is none, feel free to set one up or contact a moderator to request one be set up.
• Source Material: Discussions on original source materials, such as comic books, novels or video games, should be considered spoilers, even if the adaptation diverges significantly or the source is notably old. Like with historical facts, all conversations revolving around source material should be either spoiler tagged or taken to a separate topic.
• Typical Spoiler Sources: Keep spoilers derived from casting sides, photos from on-set observers, or leaked content within designated spoiler threads or marked with spoiler tags.
• Timezones: Circumstances may arise when the last airing in the US or the US mainland might have to be taken into consideration. (Please note that the west coast is 3 hours behind the east coast).
• Non-Spoilers:
  • Descriptions from the "Info" button, TV Guide, and other general public sources, including magazines, are not considered spoilers when posted in the relevant topic.
  • Speculation based solely on aired episodes or general public information is allowed.