How to Avoid Race Result Spoilers - Advice

[coppice]

Thanks a bunch. Please keep the spoilers on the race thread rather than screwing up my enjoyment of the race I have yet to see . Hell and damnation , one of my favourite Grands Prix too - if it had been some bad Tilke joke like most of the new circuits I'd merely be peeved but this is bloody MONZA .

[gert]

Originally Posted by coppice

Thanks a bunch. Please keep the spoilers on the race thread rather than screwing up my enjoyment of the race I have yet to see . Hell and damnation , one of my favourite Grands Prix too - if it had been some bad Tilke joke like most of the new circuits I'd merely be peeved but this is bloody MONZA .

Frankly, I think it's wise to avoid motorsport forums and similar media while there still a race you want to see.
That's what I do.

[Skam85]

Originally Posted by coppice

Thanks a bunch. Please keep the spoilers on the race thread rather than screwing up my enjoyment of the race I have yet to see . Hell and damnation , one of my favourite Grands Prix too - if it had been some bad Tilke joke like most of the new circuits I'd merely be peeved but this is bloody MONZA .

You only have yourself to blame here

[Richard C]

Originally Posted by coppice

Thanks a bunch. Please keep the spoilers on the race thread rather than screwing up my enjoyment of the race I have yet to see . Hell and damnation , one of my favourite Grands Prix too - if it had been some bad Tilke joke like most of the new circuits I'd merely be peeved but this is bloody MONZA .

This is thread about race winners? Why were you reading updates here immediately after a race if you didn't want to be spoiled?

Richard

[Adam43]

Originally Posted by coppice

Thanks a bunch. Please keep the spoilers on the race thread rather than screwing up my enjoyment of the race I have yet to see . Hell and damnation , one of my favourite Grands Prix too - if it had been some bad Tilke joke like most of the new circuits I'd merely be peeved but this is bloody MONZA .

Epic fail

In the future I hope everyone will refrain from discussing the most recent race on this motorsport forum until coppice has notified us that they have watched the race.

[chillibowl]

Originally Posted by coppice

Thanks a bunch. Please keep the spoilers on the race thread rather than screwing up my enjoyment of the race I have yet to see . Hell and damnation , one of my favourite Grands Prix too - if it had been some bad Tilke joke like most of the new circuits I'd merely be peeved but this is bloody MONZA .

i can sympathize.

sometimes you want to look at another forum here or another thread in this forum and see a thread like this one highlighted (marked as having a new post in it) or on the 'Home' page having this thread show up under the recent thread section...well it stands to reason if there is a new post in a thread like this one/if this thread is highlighted it can come across as a major hint/spoiler.

anyways, im not sure this would work but if you came to the site without logging in then i think all threads would be highlighted as unread so from a glace you would not know which ones had new posts in it...that may be a way to avoid spoilers while allowing you to follow other topics.

and yes, well done ItisI!

[Skam85]

Originally Posted by chillibowl

i can sympathize.

sometimes you want to look at another forum here or another thread in this forum and see a thread like this one highlighted (marked as having a new post in it) or on the 'Home' page having this thread show up under the recent thread section...well it stands to reason if there is a new post in a thread like this one/if this thread is highlighted it can come across as a major hint/spoiler.

anyways, im not sure this would work but if you came to the site without logging in then i think all threads would be highlighted as unread so from a glace you would not know which ones had new posts in it...that may be a way to avoid spoilers while allowing you to follow other topics.

and yes, well done ItisI!

If you click on a thread about one-time race winners... with a new post following a race where a driver had just added himself to the list the race prior, I'm really not sure what someone could expect aside from a giant spoiler.

[E.B]

If I miss or am unable to watch something live and I dont want to spoil the result I just go into a media lockdown..... no forums, no social media, no websites or anywhere that might potentially spoil the result. Often includes not speaking to friends who might have already watched it.
Its really not that difficult, and to expect a forum not to discuss a race live these days, well get with the times.

[Adam43]

The problem is that the people who it is a spoiler for don’t let it be known that no one else is allowed to mention the race in any other thread. If they did it would be completely reasonable that they could demand that everyone else is not allowed to discuss the race outside of the single limited race thread no matter how relevant.

This is sarcasm. No need to comment further on this. Discussion on F1’s most recent events is allowed in any thread on the F1 forum (or, if relevant, elsewhere on 10-10ths).

[VIVA GT]

Originally Posted by E.B

If I miss or am unable to watch something live and I dont want to spoil the result I just go into a media lockdown..... no forums, no social media, no websites or anywhere that might potentially spoil the result. Often includes not speaking to friends who might have already watched it.
Its really not that difficult, and to expect a forum not to discuss a race live these days, well get with the times.

Yep, this is exactly what I do too. I've even learned to make sure I've not got my TV tuned to the news channel when I switch on to watch my recordings. A couple of times I've had to run out of the room when the announcer has started to talk about the race!

[Peter Mallett]

I think we should prorogue 10/10s until at least the Friday after the previous race. That way 10/10s can't be blamed for spoiling the result for those who can't watch it live. Perhaps a vote on this?

[Armco Bender]

What about those of us who have no TV coverage at all and have to wait 6 weeks for a copy of Autosport to come by sea mail to see the results?.

[Peter Mallett]

Originally Posted by Armco Bender

What about those of us who have no TV coverage at all and have to wait 6 weeks for a copy of Autosport to come by sea mail to see the results?.

He said sheepishly....................................

[crmalcolm]

Originally Posted by VIVA GT

Yep, this is exactly what I do too. I've even learned to make sure I've not got my TV tuned to the news channel when I switch on to watch my recordings. A couple of times I've had to run out of the room when the announcer has started to talk about the race!

Similar here - if I am unable to watch the race live, then I will even ensure that I am listening to pre-recorded music to prevent a news bulletin on the radio spoiling the result.

Even going on the internet is dangerous, as many news feeds can appear in sidebars or banners on other websites.

Want to avoid media, don't use a media service.

[S griffin]

You've got many options if you want to avoid hearing the result. Staying off the internet is the best option. It's also best if you stay away from any news bulletins

[steve_r]

Best. Thread. Ever.

I am just watching some of the F1 races from 2005, so please refrain from posting anywhere on the internet anything that might spoil the surprise for me.

[E.B]

Originally Posted by steve_r

I am just watching some of the F1 races from 2005, so please refrain from posting anywhere on the internet anything that might spoil the surprise for me.

[Mike Bell]

Originally Posted by steve_r

Best. Thread. Ever. I am just watching some of the F1 races from 2005, so please refrain from posting anywhere on the internet anything that might spoil the surprise for me.

For me, it means not looking at the F1 forum at all until after I’ve seen the race, switching off radio if news comes on, and likewise TV. Beeb sport homepage can be a spoiler as well, so if I need to catch up on another sport it means covering the screen while selecting the appropriate sport.... Oh, and friends prone to texting about races are advised beforehand if I’m watching a GP live or highlights later!

I was returning from Imola a year or two ago, feeling safe listening to an Italian radio station playing music. Suddenly they broke away live to a GP somewhere for an update on how Ferrari were getting on. Of course the drivers names were recognisable, even if the rest wasn’t. Was not impressed.....

[karting]

This thread didn’t go aswell as you hoped did it? 😂

[Aysedasi]

Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

I think we should prorogue 10/10s until at least the Friday after the previous race. That way 10/10s can't be blamed for spoiling the result for those who can't watch it live. Perhaps a vote on this?

Or several...... With flags and placards too......

[S griffin]

I think it’s up to us whether we post or not. We’re not doing any harm by airing our views at the time

[Johno.UK]

Do people honestly find it that hard to avoid results etc? I'm often away spannering for others most of the weekend so have to catch up on Sunday evening/Monday morning. I just don't go online if it's a race I'm really interested in. Don't know how some people would have survived the 80's.

[Richard C]

Originally Posted by karting

This thread didn’t go aswell as you hoped did it? 😂

To be fair to the OP, he didn't start a thread on this topic. He posted in the one hit wonders thread and the bulk of this content was moved out of that thread by an admin/moderator. I am not even sure if he knows this thread exists.

Either way, I understand his frustration, but also I don't quite agree with his complaint.

Richard

[hoffman66]

I think the best way to avoid spoilers is to maybe not be so into the sport, lay off a little, realise there are other things going on, other sports.

I know it can be frustrating knowing the result, but you can still enjoy the race, just live your life and don't let little a trivial thing like this take up your time!!

[JHamilton]

For the most part, qualifying is F1's biggest spoiler.