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JULY 16, 2007 at 8:49 PM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: HPANA
Thanks to "the worst kind of Muggles" -- those who ruthlessly attempted to spoil the enjoyment of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince on HPANA in 2005 -- we've implemented a comprehensive set of protection policies for Deathly Hallows, which are now live.
Unfortunately they are rather strict and cripple much of the site's functionality, but we would like to err on the side of caution rather than convenience. As such, members who joined after July 1st, 2007 or who have less than 100 points will not be able to post in HPANA's forums at all, effective immediately. External images and links have been disabled until after the book release, and the Wizard Wire Service on HPANA's home page has been temporarily removed.
We hope these and other minor changes will help ensure a spoiler-free experience on the site. Please don't hesitate to contact one of the moderators if you find something spoilery anywhere on the site.
Also note that any spoilers (scans of the book, chapter or plot summaries or elements) prior to its official release at 12:01 a.m. on July 21 will be removed and the poster's details, including IP address, will be forwarded to the Harry Potter publishers and JK Rowling's office. (Not to mention, banned from HPANA.)
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Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1218
Tiame says:
Wow! That's harsh... Why can't new members post?
Sorry for double-posting, but thanks, HPANA for ensuring a spoiler-free experience!
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 8:52 AM EST
Squib
Points: 104
harrypotterfan212223 says:
I'm glad there are security measures, but I wish I could stil post...
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 9:03 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2334
Chahat says:
Thats great. There is desperate need for spoiler protection. I saw the scans of HBP before it was released on HPANA. The person who had put it up had highlighted the part where Snape killed Dumbledore. It was such a put down :(
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 9:20 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1916
Rita Marvolo says:
It's really kinda sad that HPANA has to take this kind of measures.. I don't get where's the fun in spoiling the book.
A big thank you to "the worst kind of Muggles" for spoiling things before, and a great apollogise to them as well since they will not be able to do it aggain.
Now seriously, thank you Moderators for the security mesaures :)
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 9:22 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1392
SiriusFan says:
Better safe than sorry I say. I completely agree and support HPANA's spoiler protection measures. I don't know why people do these types of things. This is why I also stray away from reading much on the Net around the time of release. Thanks for looking out for us all!
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 9:22 AM EST
Squib
Points: 186
NewMoon27 says:
Well I guess thats a good thing but it includes me too!! I want to be able to post :( . Oh well I guess I can handle it for 4 more days...
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 9:49 AM EST
Student
Points: 264
SnitchSeeker1 says:
Good, I'm glad these protections are in place. I'm even ok with the site being closed down right after the book being released because I will be reading any way.
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 10:00 AM EST
Student
Points: 267
HappyCthulhu says:
I'm going on an almost total media blackout starting on Friday.
I told the wife to not even turn the TV on startig Friday night.
She's reading PoA anyway so won't be watching TV anyway.
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 10:03 AM EST
Eternal Meatball Head
Points: 6171
BellaCullen says:
These are wonderful rules! i am so happy that all of these rules are in place and hopefully, there won't be any spoilers at all.
Thanks!
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 10:05 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 737
lordvoldemort1926 says:
Cool.i am so glad about these rules.Ban those who try to spoil our fun as far as shutting website down is considered no one is coming for 48 hrs. anyway on this site or near any site.Well done guys.
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 10:14 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 50
GinnyWeasley91 says:
This is really good work, guys.
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 10:15 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2108
phoenix_feathers says:
I am SOOO glad abbout this! I hate spoilers sooo bad, and for people to just ruin it for the rest of uus? It is just soo terrible.
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 10:16 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1453
smart hermione says:
Wow! Pretty drastic measures. Not sure i agree with the people under 100 points can't post thing, though...but if hpana feels it's necessary, oh well.
Why closing for 48hrs? My book will be finished befor morning, its stupid that i can't discuss it with those who are already finished. Those who don't wnt to be spoiled shouldt enter the site that's all
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 10:31 AM EST
Witch
Points: 722
*~LOR~* says:
I'm glad about all these rules. I would hate to be spoiled.
It's sad that these measures have to be taken but I agree with them 100%.
Thanks!
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 10:42 AM EST
Points: 13
Flattery07 says:
this is unfortunate for me. i just found the site yesterday and I've been in deep thought with my friends about possible turns in the book. How ever i do understand what your doing and i agree with it.
may the great post keep coming, and the good thoughts keep flowing.
joe
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 10:51 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 385
means03 says:
I think this is a fabulous idea! I am not getting my book from Borders because I'm scared some jerk in the front of the line who doesn't care about the 7 years I've put into reading these will open the book and shout out facts before I can get my hands on it. I'm going to leave Borders for a convenience store around 11:30 or so, to wait patiently with a couple of other people around!
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 10:59 AM EST
The Fifth Marauder
Points: 2771
Curious Werewolf says:
I'm so gad that these rules are taking place, I would hate to have the book spoiled, especially as it is the final one! I know how it feels to have books spoiled...I had OotP and HBP spoiled, because I didn't get OotP until after the release date and I was still at school. Some girl I know had already read it and I wanted a clue as to who died. She said "SB" and immediately I knew who it was and regretted asking.
Then when I read HBP I was teasing myself by peaking at the last few pages/chapters. I saw a line saying about DD's death...and a bit about Lupin/Tonks. Which I REALLY regretted.
So even though it is unfortunate that cetain rules must be put into place, I am thoroughly glad that they are!
I, like many others here, am going to avoid all news, etc, on Friday, read the book, shut up in my room on Saturday, and not be tempted to hear any spoilers!
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 11:14 AM EST
Witch
Points: 948
Grimmauld Place says:
I am so glad that you guys do this. It is so great that people want to keep the book a surprise. It is sad that people would want to spoil it. I am glad that you will hold them accountable, and JK should know and they should get in trouble. SO thanks!
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 11:19 AM EST
Hermione's Twin
Points: 5063
*Miss Hermione Granger* says:
Thank you thank you THANK YOU!!!!
Since the last two books I have been spoiled of my enjoyment of the book, because i believed certain deaths would happen and they did. That takes the fun out of it. I do agree with the protection and I honestly can`t thank you enough for it. From thursday im not going near any sites..only my personal pages like bebo!! :)
But Im a very quick reader and I hoped to come on HPANA after I read it. Like approx 6 hours I think ill read it but its better off to be closed for 48 hours! plenty of time for the ending to...be the very end *Cries*
The only sites I trust now is this site and mugglenet as I am on both very much and I trust you guys not to spoil anything. And I really hope for the mods that you don`t get spoiled either, I mean, with all your hard work you deserve not to get spoiled. I do know whats its like especially as I was a Mod on another site when OOTP came out! ;)
Again thanks!!! =]
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 11:39 AM EST
Witch
Points: 718
Hedwig,express says:
Thanks guys! I will of the internet until I finish the book anyway, because I'm sure it will be on the front page of yahoo.
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 11:41 AM EST
Squib
Points: 117
Thomas Flitwick says:
This is so lame!
I have only just joined and now I am being punished for not having enough points to post!!
Well, if you do report things to JKR's publishers and her herself then you might mention that you are discriminationg people just for their lack of points!!!!!!!!!!
This is an outrage!!!!
Tom
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 11:46 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 570
minister of muggles says:
Good! even though it is harsh, i'd rather find out how it ends by myself. Thank you HPANA
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 11:53 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1878
Welshgreen says:
Oh good, I'm very glad that these precautions have been put up. It's a good idea to block the newest users, the ones that still have to grow their own respect for the site. I am sure that everyone left over will help in every way they can to protect HPANA from all the other trolls and spoilers. Thank you very much for putting up these restrictions. :)
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 12:21 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1229
sapphire260 says:
Well I don't have anything to worry a/b. I think I have been a member for a year or something! Plus, I don't want to know about any spoilers, why would I tell someone else?
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 12:25 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1262
WildOrchid1298 says:
Nice to see a site thats actually working to keep everything unspoiled for the fans...but 48 hours kinda sadens me only because I know it wont take that long to read thankgod I arranged to talk with someone about the book after I read It cause I know Ill have to. Well only 3 days and some hours left yay.
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 12:26 PM EST
Squib
Points: 104
harrypotterfan212223 says:
I don't think it should matter how many points you have, just how recently you have joined. Just because we don't have tons of points doesn't mean we're going to put spoilers up. I understand that new members are likely to have fewer points, but why don't they just keep the May 31st thing and take away the points rule, because they're punishing people for not having time to get on here and post every day.
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 12:26 PM EST
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