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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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Professor
Points: 1195
Galloping Gryffindor says:
im glad this is in effect, i must admit i don't want to be spoiled, but when i am online and i see little tid bits or links saying they know the ending i can't help myself, i STILL click and check it out, thankfully it has all been false. I am getting the book midnight friday and reading all night, hopefully i won't be spoiled before then
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 12:57 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1260
heavenlyradcliffe says:
Wow, they are getting strict, but i'm glad they are, i donm't want anyone spoiling the book for me, good on you hpana.
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 1:05 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 472
hedwig86 says:
Thank you for doing this! I was really worried about it being spoiled for me somehow, I think I might actually stay away from the computer altogether the couple days before!! :)
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 1:08 AM EST
Squib
Points: 124
yourxmorsmordre says:
On one hand I appreciate the efforts to keep spoilers from the site..but by forbidding people with less than 100 points from posting on the forums that means that I cannot post there either. =[
Oh well. It's all for a greater good.
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 1:11 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1959
AncientJoy says:
I just want to thank you for being so diligent in keeping the enjoyment of the final book intact. HPANA has always shown the greatest respect for both the author and the individual reader! My only problem now, will be having to discipline myself so that I read it from front to back (and not the other way around!!)
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 1:15 AM EST
Witch
Points: 606
hermie420 says:
Excellent. I'm liking that the major HP sites are being very weary this time around. We only get this feeling once, hopefully no one ruins it.
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 1:28 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1255
Bella Swan says:
Well at least I can post!
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 2:01 AM EST
Squib
Points: 170
MisterPalindrome says:
Kind of a bummer that such drastic steps have to be taken, but I suppose it's necessary. Unfortunately, there are plenty of other places online where spoilers will be posted, so I'm just going to speed through reading the book before someone inadvertantly or intentionally lets something slip.
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 2:13 AM EST
Goddess of the Moon
Points: 10680
dee_dee says:
I'm a tiny little bit disappointed that I can't use my beautiful siggys anymore, but other than that, I think it's a brilliant idea... not to mention that it will make mod's jobs a lot easier! :)
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 2:19 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 91
Ms Lovegood.... says:
Thank you so much i am so gald that HPANA is doing this.
Even though i wont get to post on forums i dont mind.
I wouldnt want the book leaked anyway it recks all the fun and anticipation of this fantastic new book.
I cannot wait!
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 2:28 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2358
Nataly says:
Those minor changes are great! They will help us protect our great feeling ans enjoy the book!! Thanks to HPANA!
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 3:03 AM EST
Witch
Points: 746
SheylaLove says:
Thanks so much! Spoilers are awful, I can hardly set foot on other websites without wearing a blindfold!
Thanks for protecting our enjoyment of Deathly Hallows!!!
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 3:10 AM EST
Auror
Points: 13454
Cute-NK2 says:
THANK YOUUUU MODS!!!
I feel really comfortable now knowing that I won't meet anything annoying and still be on HPANA .. Thank youuuuu ..
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 3:17 AM EST
Witch
Points: 861
star chaser says:
Thank you, that is really good. Now they can't spoil it for us.
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 3:17 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 66
hermione hair returning says:
Thankyou for taking these precautions!
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 3:19 AM EST
Witch
Points: 980
crazywitch says:
Yes these precautions are excellent, but I will hopefully be avoiding the internet and trying not to see any papers or news over the weekend until I have read the book through - very quickly the first time!!
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 3:35 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1711
Hermione II says:
Cheeser, first of all, I hope you are feeling better! As a registered nurse, I know a bit about what you are going through. My oldest daughter also had it, when she was about 4 years old, and I know how scary it was for me. Anyway, hurry up and get well soon. You are very missed when you can't be around!
As for the protections put into place, I think they are awesome. I just hope and pray it will all work. So far I have managed to avoid most of the ones that have been on the site. I just hope those weren't accurate...
Thanks for all you do, the great site you have given us fans, and for working so diligently to keep everyone's reading pleasure unspoiled! (pun intended) **smiles**
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 3:45 AM EST
Student
Points: 236
JeffHodapp says:
Unfortunately, MSNBC spoiled the ending for me already. I didn't think they would blurt it out on network television.
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 4:00 AM EST
Squib
Points: 114
sblives says:
Well, this kind of stinks, all though I can see why HPANA would want this rule in place. I wish I had joined HPANA way earlier. I'll just have to get that last ten points, so I can post again. :]]
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 4:38 AM EST
The Usual Suspect
Points: 3421
Orchid says:
That's brilliant, thanks for doing that HPANA. I really don't want to get spoiled before Friday, especially since we've done so well up until now.
I have tried to stay away from here, but it is so difficult so I bet we all appreciate your efforts this week.
See you all on Monday next week and Happy Reading!!!
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 4:45 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 685
Gryffindor's prefect says:
Well its good to know that there will be some protection here on HPANA. And I remmember in 2005 they also closed HPANA for a couple of days.
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 5:18 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 630
Aberforth Puckle says:
I agree in principle that you need these protections, but surely May 31st is a little early? After all, the truly vindictive tend not to have HPANA accounts already so perhaps it would be better to temporarily disable registration? Oh well, I'll be avoiding the internet until I've finished so I'm not affected.
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 5:30 AM EST
Witch
Points: 500
the Half-Blond Princess says:
That's a really nice idea.
But I have some complaints - yesterday I found out that the Bulgarian edition of DH is coming out on December 13 (!).
So Bulgarian HP fans have to restrain themselves from using the Internet (or just live under a rock) until then,if they don't want to get spoiled.
Hopefully I'm going to buy the book in English and stay somewhere away from the world around until I've read it.
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 5:57 AM EST
The Keeper of Time
Points: 2604
krisie says:
It is great that HPANA is doing this. I wasn't a member of the site for the last book , so I have no idea what happened last time. since it is the last book, I would hate for it to be spoiled.
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 6:57 AM EST
Squib
Points: 101
Tripti says:
Well i think not allowing people who have less than 100 points has been a bit unfair for me. I am a regular visitor of the site , but i dont post much cause of the lesser time frame that i have and also cause i am from a different time zone i have difficulty in following discussions.
But ya , on the other hand I do really appreciate the efforts you are putting in so that reading the last book is not spoilt .
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 6:58 AM EST
Queen of the Yarn Ball
Points: 3829
red&gold says:
You GO Cheeser!!! :) Good job with the security!!! :)
Posted Jul 17, 2007 at 7:04 AM EST
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