BEWARE OF MOVIE SPOILERS IN YOUR POSTS

[griffin]

Just wanting to note that there is a certain theme for TF4 that is becoming common knowledge on TFs fansites due to unofficial leaked info, but is not yet "public knowledge", so will still be spoilers to some... at least, until that theme shows up somewhere official, like maybe promo posters or Trailers (the first Trailer is only a week or two away at the US Superbowl).

So until such time that it is public knowledge, please be careful when you are referring to, or talking about, the TF4 movie, if it isn't a Movie topic (Movie topics don't need spoiler warnings or hidden text - feel free to talk openly as long as it isn't a PLOT SPOILER). And if you are posting Movie news, try to avoid spoilers in the topic title.

Things to avoid openly talking about in NON-MOVIE topics, or even in unrelated Movie topics (without at least hiding the words in white font)...
- Dinobots, Dinosaurs, or anything Dino-themed (when talking about Dinosaurs in other topics and relating it to the TF4's Dino theme).
- Anything to do with Megatron - is he returning, is he not returning, is he being renamed?
- Any Decepticon or Autobot character names or alt-modes that haven't been officially revealed (except in their own review topics).
- Any plot element of the movie that isn't in a Trailer or Movie Poster.
- The rest of the plot until at least a few weeks after its release (except the Movie Review topic).

Remember, these are things you CAN talk about OPENLY in Movie topics, provided they aren't a PLOT ELEMENT in the Movie itself (that hasn't been revealed in a Trailer or official Poster).
IN ALL NON-MOVIE TOPICS - the spoilers listed above MUST BE HIDDEN, until further notice.

I may post updates here, as to what is now "public knowledge" and okay to speak of freely in non-Movie topics... like, maybe a character listing that you CAN openly name (nothing else about them though), as it is public knowledge that they are in TF4.

Okay, here's a "public knowledge" character listing, that don't need their names hidden if referring just to their names.
- Optimus Prime
- Bumblebee
- Grimlock (we've seen it now, and the name is out there enough to let this one go)
(others to be listed as they are revealed officially)

[DELTAprime]

When can I stop tiptoeing around the bloody Dinobot's? They are not exactly much of a secret.

[millhouse]

When can I stop tiptoeing around the REDACTED? They are not exactly much of a secret.

Amen. I hope for a new poster that spills it a little more obviously soon.

[griffin]

Yes... it is rather annoying. And I've probably let it slip before now as well. I just gotta make sure I don't be a hypocrite if I have to step in when someone crosses the line with spoilers.
Fortunately I post about half of the news here, so I can set a good example with this until people get the hang of it.
At least it shouldn't be for very long... but should prevent too many complaints about spoilers if I don't set some boundaries early.

I figure it is just easier to moderate if we hide anything that isn't officially released, than try to determine what elements cross the line of "spoiler"... especially in topics that aren't as frequently monitored.

Also, just be careful of quoting white text, as it will then show up the text in the quote box. If you need to quote, just delete the white spoiler bit.

[millhouse]

I figure it is just easier to moderate if we hide anything that isn't officially released, than try to determine what elements cross the line of "spoiler"... especially in topics that aren't as frequently monitored.

Also, just be careful of quoting white text, as it will then show up the text in the quote box. If you need to quote, just delete the white spoiler bit.

It's a pretty sensible place to draw a line in the sand. Once the studio has it out by their choice, I think it's fair game. Frankly, after the last two films, I couldn't care less about #4, but dug the ride, and to each their own. Anyone more sensitive to that should black themselves out to their desire. God knows I used to avoid the internet on Oscar day like crazy in my uni days!

Hmm... on my monitor, it's only slightly more visible than your original post - perhaps comes down to monitor settings?

[5FDP]

There's a new movie coming out Gawd... spoiler alert please!

[griffin]

Now that Dinosaurs were shown off in the teaser trailer, I've unhidden it. (and added Grimlock's name to the character list, as it should be obvious from the trailer now)

[1orion2many]

- Any plot element of the movie that isn't in a Trailer or Movie Poster.

LOL are we talking about a Michael Bay movie

[kup]

LOL are we talking about a Michael Bay movie

Agreed, I am pretty sure that 'plot wise' if you have seen the last two movies, you already know the 'plot' of this one too

[5FDP]

Agreed, I am pretty sure that 'plot wise' if you have seen the last two movies, you already know the 'plot' of this one too

Really? I re-watched them recently and IMO they're actually quite different from each other Not saying they are academy-worthy, but I'm struggling to see enough of a similarity that it would give away the plot of TF4. Have you read a leaked script or something?