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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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Obliviator
(Moderator)
Points: 8455
Prof. Dish says:
Thank you so much Jeff! I noticed the wire right away, and am really glad for all of these changes! Not to mention that (fingers crossed) this will make our jobs much more tolerable!
Thanks for all the great work!
Posted Jul 16, 2007 at 8:54 PM EST
Student
Points: 231
IROCKMYFIREBOLT says:
I think that this is a good thing....i am staying away from the cmomputer until i finish reading the book!!
Posted Jul 16, 2007 at 8:58 PM EST
The Labyrinthine Brain
Points: 3337
DevilsSnare says:
Thanks for all the measures being put in place. I may have already been spoiled, but I certainly wouldn't want anyone else to be!
Posted Jul 16, 2007 at 8:58 PM EST
Student
Points: 229
silva_gabby says:
Thank you guys, u really care for us =D.... 4 more days!!!!
Posted Jul 16, 2007 at 9:00 PM EST
Honeydukes Princess
Points: 6924
Wakko says:
Oh wow, this is amazing. I think I will probably lock myself in a room somewhere until I finish the book anyway. haha, thanks Jeff! Happy Book 7!
Posted Jul 16, 2007 at 9:05 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1430
Brianna Huckpuck says:
Excellent.
Now if only we could do things like this at the midnight releases... *sigh*
Posted Jul 16, 2007 at 9:06 PM EST
Points: 10161
GodricGryffindor says:
Thanks a lot Cheeser =D
I've been waiting for this so I can come back to HPANA!
Posted Jul 16, 2007 at 9:06 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 94
potterwiz says:
Thanks very much. I read about this in the paper yesterday actually. :D
Sadly, I don't have '100 points'. :( Oh well. I guess you've got to do what you've got to do.
It'll be fun reading the conversations ... I guess. :(
Posted Jul 16, 2007 at 9:11 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1643
DumbledoresArmy says:
Well I'm happy about this rule I just hope people can still join afterwords.
Posted Jul 16, 2007 at 9:11 PM EST
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4424
PowerGranger says:
As always, HPANA is looking out for us. I am getting more paranoid by the day that I will somehow find out what happens before I can finish the book (even regular parenting tasks like walking my son to camp suddenly seem like they are fraught with danger!) For those of us who can't read the book all night/day until we finish or our little guys might feel orphaned, this is gonna be tough!
Thanks again, Jeff, and the staff of HPANA! Looking forward to seeing you all back here sometime next week!!!! Enjoy, everyone!!!!
Posted Jul 16, 2007 at 9:11 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 371
Mamaille says:
WOW!, HPAnA is not taking anything to chancw, which is a good thing, good forbide if anyone tried to tell the ending....
Posted Jul 16, 2007 at 9:14 PM EST
Witch
Points: 614
Harry_Hermoine_Fanz says:
Thanks a lot!! Lucky, I didn't read any of the Harry Potter books, so I don't know a bit about the books. Well a little bit for the 5th book. I can't wait for the book to come out!! 4 more days!!
Posted Jul 16, 2007 at 9:15 PM EST
Witch
Points: 618
Billywig*93 says:
Thank you so much!
It's great to see just how well this is thought through...
Great job you guys! I really appreciate it!
Elise
Posted Jul 16, 2007 at 9:16 PM EST
Vertigo Swinger
Points: 4011
Topher2707 says:
I think this is very good. I was spoiled of all the chapter titles last time by the wizard wire, so thankfully that has been disabled, even though I've been avoiding it, to prevent others from making the same mistake I did. Thank you so much for all these changes, so this way I can stay on the site until the book is released without feeling worried!
Posted Jul 16, 2007 at 9:18 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 799
Dr EraseR says:
You can not imagine, how releived I am, now I could safely come back I think.... thanks HPANA
I think I'd rather shut myself up starting from Thursday though, you never know
Posted Jul 16, 2007 at 9:19 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 8785
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
I am really glad to see this. It is amazing that people want to spoil things. It would be a shame to miss the enjoyment for one self. We can discuss all we want in a few weeks, with warnings for newbies.
Posted Jul 16, 2007 at 9:20 PM EST
Squib
Points: 161
~Mischief_Managed~ says:
Thanks a ton. I acidentlly came across it today on a website that had nothing to do with Harry Potter. Reading it would take the fun out of waiting for the release.
Posted Jul 16, 2007 at 9:23 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1643
DumbledoresArmy says:
This is so sad, but its for a good cause. The suspense is killing me.
Posted Jul 16, 2007 at 9:24 PM EST
Points: 264
Saber says:
That's good, I was worried the book would be spoiled for me before I get to finish it by those who read it the first night.
Posted Jul 16, 2007 at 9:30 PM EST
Witch
Points: 849
*SkyHighandFallen says:
Good plan. Good job, you guys. So far I've only had to threaten death upon one person for daring to attempt to spoil the book for me. Still, I remain on edge and nervous.
Posted Jul 16, 2007 at 9:36 PM EST
Witch
Points: 538
Dementor Hugger says:
Thats really good to know. Figures some immature people would like to spoil everyones joy of the book. But if I do say so myself I probably wouldnt have to time to come back on HPANA because I will reading in my spare time : ]
Posted Jul 16, 2007 at 9:36 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1369
hellothere says:
I am so glad that HPANA is taking so many precautions to not spoil Deathly Hallows. It's the only Harry Potter site that I trust wont publish any spoilers!
Posted Jul 16, 2007 at 9:38 PM EST
Witch
Points: 822
Barbarian Black says:
Go go girls (and boys) I think your plans are very prudent. And of course the site will be shut down for 48 hours . . . I mean everybody reads it 2 tims in a row right!
Posted Jul 16, 2007 at 9:38 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2559
Roswelladdict says:
You know it really is a shame that these types of measures have to be taken to avoid someone totally ruining this wonderful experience for those of us who have anticipated this book.
I am glad that these measures are being taken I would hate to see something by accident.
I personally am avoiding the internet starting Friday morning as well as all news. I am going to try to avoid knwoing anything ahead of time.
Posted Jul 16, 2007 at 9:40 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2291
loopy looney says:
YAY!!! I can still post!! i am glad that this is in effect, and hopefully it will stop any spoilers from occuring!!
Posted Jul 16, 2007 at 9:42 PM EST
Witch
Points: 980
OffTheLoop says:
Those are such good rules, thank you so much. I hate people who spoil things like that. Just by posting one sentence or twoo can ruin the entire book.
Posted Jul 16, 2007 at 9:43 PM EST
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