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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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Auror
Points: 2334
SlytherinStarGazer says:
Thats great, I am glad extra steps have been taken to ensure the secrets within the book stay that way until it release. People like that are pathetic...
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 8:42 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1122
PhoenixPatronus2 says:
Kudos! Parts of HBP got revealed to me by friends last time and I'm very eager not to let the same mistake happen this time. Even if I hadn't wanted to read the book over the weekend I would just so I wouldn't get the spoilers. SO yes, very good choice to put in such strict measures.
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 9:59 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1067
kecker17 says:
I think this is a great rule. Thanks, HPANA gurus for looking out for the good of Harry.
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 10:10 PM EST
Student
Points: 296
h.p. says:
Thanks for setting this system up. I'm already mad as it is for my friend who's trying to give me false information. For those of you who have heard of rumors, don't believe them until you've read the book.
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 10:57 PM EST
Squib
Points: 174
AuntMolly says:
While I can appreciate your "no spoiler" policy, I do feel that the less than 100 points part is unfair. I can understand if someone just joined after July 1, you may question their intentions. But just let me say that as an older member(49), and having joined back in March, and having nearly 70 points, I am insulted by this assumption that I would be so inconsiderate as to post spoilers. I only recently found some people to start having conversations with and now I am cut off, and the week before the book comes out, when I most would like to join in. I probably won't be back, since it is unclear when I would be "allowed".
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 11:03 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1064
Ginny511 says:
Thats sort of exterime but im glad that i didnt look at the fourms for seventh heaven latley!! anyways this is good i think we have all waited what ten years for this we can wait like 3 or 4 days! Anyways good ting i joined a long time ago!!! Thanks for doing ur job guys U ROCK!!!
Im sad ur closing down what will i do?!!?!
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 11:20 PM EST
Prof. of Jamology
Points: 4545
Karentia says:
Thank you for your Constant Vigilance!
And thank you for HPANA - don't know where I'd be without it!
No problem with the strictness of the restrictions - very good idea because no one likes a spoiler! I have always hated it when someone tells me things about a book or movie before I get a chance at them - just plain mean if you ask me.
Looking forward to Friday night!
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 11:26 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1763
hufflepuff_babe says:
I'm glad that these measures will be put in place. I certainly don't want to be spoiled! Last year it was not a problem for me. Thanks HPANA!
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 11:45 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 14
potter_persons07 says:
I'm really bummed about this because while I just joined may seem a bit dodgy I really am a fan and come check the news aggregator once a day for the past year, sadly never fulluy committed to an acount until I could no longer bear have no one to discuss Harry with. So I enrolled after watching the fifth movie because my friends and family are about hearing the real plot and all the cuts and changes I noticed. I really wanted to participate this year in the chapter by chapter analysis so I could make sure I am comprehending everything now that the end has come. Is there anyway to apply or ask for an exception???? Pleeeeease!!!
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 11:48 PM EST
Witch
Points: 885
Prof. Weasle says:
Thanks HPANA for doing this for us fans!
I remeber reading the First Book (UK edition) shortly after it came out... from that time I have been an HP addict!
I was really upset when for HBP people seemed intent on putting out spoilers before people had even had a chance to read the book... and it was very unfair for people who aren't speed-readers or don't have English as their first language.
The fact that you guys are looking out for us fans and are keeping the site spoiler-free is really awesome. Thanks for helping us to have an awesome close to this entire HP experience!
I'll see you guys on the forums after I finish reading DH!
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 11:55 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 63
matley says:
It seems strict but to spoil the long wait prematurely is a very bad crime. Those who do so are worse than scum.
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 12:25 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 320
Jorel says:
I am sooo glad that they put all these measures in place. i really cant wait for this book to come out i am sooo afraid that someone somehow will spoil it for me so i just want to read it and get it over with.
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 1:22 AM EST
The Loveable Emo
Points: 2834
x3.sarah says:
wow thats tight but good :) hopefully know one will spoil the book now.
I know i was unfortunate enough to accidentally read one of the spoilers but i don't think it was true.
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 1:56 AM EST
Witch
Points: 580
LauraSyb says:
Maybe homepage has a problem with protection I think.
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 2:00 AM EST
Witch
Points: 536
-Rebellion- says:
Good rules! I hope it will stop any immature pepole from spoil the book!
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 4:24 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 32
SnarkySnape says:
Argh got spoiled by the Homepage of Hpana this morning :(
I hope you find the culprit of this infamous act !
Good luck
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 4:34 AM EST
Witch
Points: 603
Harry Potter Mainiac_01 says:
Good! Its about time people that want to spoil it for the rest of us get whats coming to them.
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 4:57 AM EST
Witch
Points: 958
Ron+Hermione says:
I think this is really good. I'm not even coming anywhere near the computer or anything for that matter, until ive read the book!
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 7:02 AM EST
Student
Points: 225
julia071183 says:
Still can't believe the book comes out on my wedding day!! All my guests have been sworn to not tell me a thing. I'm getting the book at the airport on the way to my honeymoon. So if anyone sees me don't tell me a thing. I wont be going online till I've finished!!
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 7:42 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 545
phoenix fire flame says:
Im glad that the nessarsary measures have been placed upon this site and i will be looking forward to get the book on sunday the day after it's realse( saturday i have to workim sad about that considering that i was going to get the book when it gets realsed in eastern standard time cya.)
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 7:43 AM EST
St. Mungo's Mental Patient
Points: 41829
Phil_ says:
I remember being really annoyed last time when i found out Dumbledore was going to die before the book was released, I am really pleased that it is going to be much tighter this time round.
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 8:26 AM EST
Witch
Points: 913
MaeMuffin[DOT] says:
i can't believe why someone would do this!
My mom sent me the link. I'm so mad, because it looks authentic and everything.
I hope whoever it is gets caught and publicly humiliated.
But, still, it's pretty tempting to download the book. But I so WON'T!!! It's unfair to J.K., and the fans.
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 9:39 AM EST
Heiress of Gryffindor
Points: 3537
Nienna Narmolanya says:
Heh, this is good - very good. And it's a good thing I have a couple thousand points and I joined a long time ago. Hmm, I wonder if everyone will be banned from posting, regardless of how long you've been here. I sure hope not - last time, I didn't get to comment on ANY of the new articles! It was terrible...
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 10:26 AM EST
The Dark Knight
Points: 5789
minister for magic says:
Well that is unfortunate for the innocent people who have just joined the site and won't be able to post for awhile. I'm glad I have been here for so long and I wouldn't dream of posting spoilers as I hate reading them in the first place.
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 11:17 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 337
felixfelicis14 says:
Very, very, very, very, very, VERY good idea! Thank you so much!
I want to find out what happens for myself.
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 11:23 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1401
Dobby`s Friend says:
Wow, thats heavy stuff.
I am glad that you guys are working to avoid spoilers, though. It would be terrible to get the reading-experience ruined by stupid spoilers. I want to read the book in peace, and be surpriced!
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 11:51 AM EST
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