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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, 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
Delusional Army Soldier
Points: 4393
ILoveHP! says:
You go HPANA! I agree with these rules...
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 12:12 PM EST
Witch
Points: 858
LadieAida says:
Thank you so much HPANA for doing this. I've been avoiding watching any channel that could possibly have a news report on spoilers. And this weekend I almost found out anyway from a fellow HP fan and bestfriend who had seen it. In their defense, I told them to tell me what it said because I didn't believe it was true that there had been a leak.
It makes me so mad that people would want to ruin someone's enjoyment like that. I won't say what I think of them because this is a family site.
Happy reading and see you all on the otherside of the series.
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 12:37 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1161
sno-chik says:
Good! I don't want any spoilers. It loks like I'm going to pull an all nighter on the 22. I'm going to finish it as soon as I can so that I can re-read it agian, and grasp what has just happend.*sobbs hard to the end of HP*
*smiles*
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 2:15 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1675
lissir10 says:
Thanks for doing this! I pre-ordered my book so I know I will be getting it later than most people, and I'm glad that I will be able to go on the internet to a 'certain extent' without seeing spoilers!!
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 3:13 PM EST
Ravenclaw Mastermind
Points: 9743
Isilwen Ciryatan says:
It is good to know that spoilers will be prevented and such. And I see how it is necessary to take these steps. Only a couple of days are left until Deathly Hallows! =)
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 3:36 PM EST
Order of the Phoenix
Points: 4073
Eleanor says:
Execellent Job, Cheeser! That would defintly stop all those people who want to ruien the story for the rest of us!
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 4:33 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1070
azkaban_wannabe says:
I am glad they did that. I want the book to be a surprise!
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 5:23 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1987
tigerlili_08 says:
HPANA has got it right this time around. That sounds excellent I dont intend on visiting the net anyway C:
Its the last bit of Harry Potter I dont understand the spoilage- its so stupid. If people dont enjoy the books than why ruin it for others? And have Jo frowning down upon you.
Im nervous about the midnight releases in the bookstore all it takes is one jerk to ruin it for the fans in line ahhh!!
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 5:26 PM EST
Student
Points: 218
Dementor fan club says:
Now if only live television feeds could have had such security in place when a guy in a hot dog eation contest (it was awe inspiring and disgusting at the same time) run across the stage holding a sing that said the name of a character who died....
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 6:36 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 313
Harry&Ginny4-Ever9595 says:
I CURSE THE ONE WHO PUT THE INFORMATION ON THE NET THAT DUMBLEDORE WOULD DIE!!!!!!!!!!!! I READ IT, AND NOW I'M HAVING A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN!!!! AVADA KEDAVRA SPOILERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ok, breakdown over :).
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 8:38 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 465
Eva Walker says:
I think that this is a great thing. Even though it is a bit inconvinent I'm glad that nobody will be able to spoil anything.
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 9:01 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 45
x_harrypotterjunky_x says:
this is TERRIBLE! I signed up and because I don't have 100 points, I can't post in my fan fic. Therefore my readers will think I abandonned it. I worked SOO HARD on my story! THIS IS NOT FAIR! ESPESCIALLY if we can't ever post AGAIN!
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 9:06 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 477
moonyspatronus87 says:
Wow, that's super intense. Really makes me worry about the spoilers out there. I guess there really is a good chance of us all getting spoiled before we read it. I'll have to be extra careful at my release party. Maybe I'll buy earplugs or something, just in case.
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 11:43 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 442
Teacher Herms says:
The things Muggles do to ruin the enjoyment of reading the book the day it comes out......How inconsiderate! I'm very glad these precautions are being taken to prevent early postings of the DH book. Thank you very much, HPANA!!!! ;]
Posted Jul 18, 2007 at 11:51 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1711
Hermione II says:
I am so glad to see all of this put into place! Congrats to Cheeser and the rest of the Mods for all their hard work. I jsut hope the book isn't spoiled for them, by protecting all of us from the spoilers that might somehow slip through!
I am also glad to see that HPANA willo be helping to prosecute anyone trying to spoil the book for the rest of us by sending the information on to Scholastic and Bloomsbury! Hats off to all of you!!!
Posted Jul 19, 2007 at 12:00 AM EST
Squib
Points: 150
icar says:
I think this is a great idea and I appreciate the moderators who've made the efforts to protect us from these kind of people. I am just quite sad that I won't be able to post or contribute something in the forum since I have less than 100 points. But, I guess, everybody has to sacrifice something. God bless us all! Only 48 hrs to go!! See you all in a while!! =)
Posted Jul 19, 2007 at 12:09 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 350
Puffskein16 says:
Thank you HPANA! I am glad to see that this measure is going to be in effect! I was planning to ban myself from all Harry Potter websites until I finished the book. Well, at least I know I can still visit HPANA!
Posted Jul 19, 2007 at 12:21 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1237
HeadmistressMcGonagall says:
GOOD FOR YOU HPANA!!!
I'm tired of hearing about all these spoilers! I think it's absolutley bonkers of people trying to ruin it for the rest of the world!
2 more days!!!
HeadmistressMcGonagall
Posted Jul 19, 2007 at 12:25 AM EST
Witch
Points: 690
Ginny_Weasley_Potter says:
Good for you guys, I will never forget how they ruined HBP when Draco killed Dumbledore I was not even closed to that chapeter (I hate them). I will not even tell anything to my husband (he doesn't speak english) he will have to wait for the spanish version.
Posted Jul 19, 2007 at 12:52 AM EST
Squib
Points: 116
Wotocher Harry says:
Way to go HPANA!!! I think that's great. I have been looking forward to reading the 7th book from the time the 1st book came out and changed my world forever. I will not be on till after I have read the 7th book. I am so excited!!
Posted Jul 19, 2007 at 2:23 AM EST
Obsessive Genius
Points: 3175
FeeLinG_bLuE says:
I think this is the right way to go, considering it's the last book. Not allowing certain people to post may be a little overboard in my opinion, but I guess it's better safe than sorry.
Posted Jul 19, 2007 at 3:29 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1862
Bright Eyes says:
x_harrypotterjunky_x
Don't worry, it'll only be temporary. Just use this time to write more of your story, that way you can give your readers even more when you can come back online! - They'll probably be busy reading HPDH over the next few days anyway hehe. If you're really worried you could post it on a site like fanfiction.net or harrypotterfanfiction.com (I'M NOT PLUGGING!). Hope that helps.
Posted Jul 19, 2007 at 4:45 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 21
mysticsypher says:
Thanks for this. I'm locking myself in my room until I finish it. It's just a shame that people want to spoil things for others.
Happy reading everyone!!!
Posted Jul 19, 2007 at 8:48 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 384
Hedwig101 says:
Just a quick question, does this mean we cant create new topics in the discussion board?
Posted Jul 19, 2007 at 9:21 AM EST
Witch
Points: 969
Tirinwe says:
ah. what a relief. it was on HPANA that i read the most disappointing spoiler (on accident of course) about HBP. way to make us feel okay about coming on here =)
Posted Jul 19, 2007 at 11:01 AM EST
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