ADMIN: Spoilers at HPfGU

[cubfanbudwoman]

No: HPFGUIDX 172083

**Shorty Elf shuffles into the room, head bowed, ears waggling as she 
shakes her head from side to side. **

Last night, dear listmates, the HPfGU group was inundated with over 
50 messages, all from the same person, each of which contained many, 
many spoilers, with no attempt made to provide advance warning of 
them.  In fact, we are certain that this was a deliberate attempt to 
spoil the fun for thousands, given that the subject line was 
something quite innocent.

Ever so fortunately, you all were spared having to see this by the 
fact that the submissions came from a still-moderated member, and 
some of our brave list elves who are okay with seeing spoilers were 
able to handle the situation and delete the offending messages before 
they ever hit the list.  (So next time you see Penapart Elf, Alika 
Elf, Cardi Elf, Vexxy Elf or Kranky Elf, you might want to give `em a 
pat on the back.)

Folks, while we hate to say this, we elves must admit outright that 
we cannot *guarantee* that an unmoderated member couldn't do the same 
thing that the moderated member attempted to do last evening.  Even 
if the elves quickly catch and delete any such posts, those who 
receive their messages via individual email or daily digest *will* 
still receive them.

So, even though we are still holding fast to the POST NO SPOILERS! 
policy here at HPfGU, you may want to, for your own protection, treat 
the list... alas, even now... as read at your own risk.  Depending 
upon your own tolerance for spoilers, you may want to change your 
settings to Special Notices only at this time.  

And just a reminder -- even when the list does shut down for the 
release of Deathly Hallows, members will still be able to visit the 
HPfGU site, to read posts, review poll results, etc.  

Shorty Elf, for the List Elves