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BSV Forum - General - The Bloodshedpub Secondary character death warnings - necessary spoilers? This is probably a question best asked of the mods first, since I'm not sure of the specific rules here; but I extend it to everyone: Let's say, hypothetically speaking of course, an author -- not me; a uh, friend... ;) -- kills off a key character who isn't Spike or Buffy, and feels that putting up a warning could possibly spoil the ending. Do readers need this warning? Or is it okay to leave it as a surprise? (And mods, if authors must put in character death warnings no matter who it is, then that answers my question, too.) ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ Start With A Slap by Sirena Wise Book One of the SLAP/BANG duet Adapted from the NautiBitz fanfic "Crave" Available now on Amazon & Kindle Unlimited sirenawise.com Feb 03 2008 09:49 pm #2Always_jbj No, you don't HAVE to put in a death warning for any of the characters, and I personally never do--I hate spoilers! Aim from the heart Some will love and some will curse you, baby You can go to war But only if you have to Fanfic ~*~ Artwork ~*~ Live Journal Feb 03 2008 10:03 pm #3slaymesoftly No, you don't have to. We are of the opinion that readers should be prepared for any eventuality. :) I am not a minion of Evil... I am upper management. Nope, character death is not something you have to warn about - rules wise. Esp if it isn't Buffy or Spike. "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits." - Albert Einstein Oh, thanks, this is very good to know! ....for my friend. ;D (Personally, as a reader, I only need to know if Spike or Buffy is going to die. Permanently, that is -- if they're eventually resurrected, there's no need for warning. Like you, Dia, I like to be warned in advance that I'll be experiencing a total emotional meltdown. But other characters, I can usually handle.) ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ Start With A Slap by Sirena Wise Book One of the SLAP/BANG duet Adapted from the NautiBitz fanfic "Crave" Available now on Amazon & Kindle Unlimited sirenawise.com | |||
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