We all accidentally read something we shouldn't or overhear someone gushing about the latest happenings in some version of media consumption, one way or the other. Whether it be the details of the latest book in your favorite series or the outcome of a cliffhanger to a television show, there are ways in which we simply cannot predict the manifestation of a spoiler finding its way to our eyes and ears. So, do you believe spoilers can be completely avoided? Are there any methods which you have found to be effective in limiting spoilers? Would a spoiler prevent you from enjoying the media (movie, tv show, book, etc) of which you consume or would it have little effect on you?
P.S. In the case where someone should like to relate an experience with a spoiler, please refrain from describing the spoiler itself. c;
Ahh yes, the inevitable spoiler! Personally, when it comes to something I really enjoy, I try my very hardest to avoid people who are talking about it, or even a topic regarding it. Because even if the topic is about something completely different, someone could still mention it. If I hear a spoiler that I really don't want to hear, it can ruin the whole thing for me! Like this one time when I was watching a show, I overheard some acquaintances talking about it, and the spoiler got out. I had no motivation to watch it after that because I knew what happened. It was very upsetting because I was really looking forward to seeing the rest of the show, and having it spoiled like that turned me off. Though I did go back and see the rest after some time, but it wasn't the same. That's why I always try to avoid spoiling people! It's really not fair to be spoiled if you don't want to be.
Honestly, I think spoilers are very avoidable if you're willing to be very anal about it. Don't go to places online if you can that talk about said thing coming up, and if your friends or family are talking about said thing, politely ask them to avoid any spoilers. Or if all else fails, you can lock yourself in your room until further notice! But seriously, they may not be entirely avoidable, but you can really narrow it down by limiting where you go online, and of course what topics you bring up to your friends and family. You can always ask them to refrain from talking about it until after you've seen it!