[WikiEN-l] {{spoiler}} vs. writing a goddamn encyclopedia

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David Gerard wrote:
> While waiting to kill it with a stick, I am pleased to note that the
> current version of {{spoiler}} notes that sections headed "Plot
> summary" or similar are likely to contain ... plot elements.
> 
> Could those of you who despise this thing please take the time to go to
> 
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Whatlinkshere/Template:Spoiler
> 
> and remove it from ten or so articles where this is clearly the case?
> At least then if, God forbid, the accursed thing isn't killed after
> all, its harm will have been mitigated.
> 
> 
> - d.
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I did so. I removed from Mary Poppins and Romeo and Juliet (1968 film. 
However when I tried it on Sunset boulevard, I was instantly reverted - 
as these things are now 'standard'.



> http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sunset_Boulevard_%281950_film%29&diff=131313109&oldid=131310274