Consider DF Books = DF General

[KevinSig]

Frankly, I think the DF Books section could benefit from a name change & a new take on life.  If the forum became DF general, a forum that discusses all things Dresden, that aren't spoilers, it would be a bit more inclusive.

Consider a place where ppl show off Dresden costumes, discuss Dresden related dreams & the like.  Along with other non spoiler Dresden stuff.  Yes, it might collect things that might otherwise be considered Dresden spam, but the purpose of the DF Books forum is a bit narrow, could use a bit more flexiblity.

[iago]

... Only if you think that costumes based on things in the books aren't appropriate to discussion of the books.

The topic guidelines in there are fairly soft.

[Priscellie]

Don't people already discuss all those things in the Books section?  Mostly "The Books" is to distinguish from "The Comics," "The RPG," and "The TV Show."  It's the space for book-verse Dresden Files, as opposed to any other incarnation.

[KevinSig]

Eh, I avoid the forum altogether in general, because I frankly don't really know what threads go there.

However, these 2 picture threads
http://www.jimbutcheronline.com/bb/index.php/topic,34243.0.html
http://www.jimbutcheronline.com/bb/index.php/topic,34238.0.html

Feel like they'd belong in a general thread, as opposed to DF spoilers.

[iago]

Feel like they'd belong in a general thread, as opposed to DF spoilers.

Only if you can 100% guarantee that the contents of all pictures in the thread won't spoiler the books.

It's very obvious to me from looking at the first page that that guarantee isn't supportable.

[Priscellie]

Only if you can 100% guarantee that the contents of all pictures in the thread won't spoiler the books.

It's very obvious to me from looking at the first page that that guarantee isn't supportable.

I disagree.  It's hard to discuss anything pertaining to the series without spoiling any books.  I think it's safe to spoil the events of Storm Front at this stage.   Generally, I consider anything from the first 3/4 of the series fair game for The Books section.  If someone doesn't want to be spoiled about Thomas being Harry's brother, they probably shouldn't be on a discussion forum when they've only read half a series.

I'm fine with folks being cavalier about Harry becoming a Warden, Molly becoming Harry's apprentice, or Elaine starting the Paranet in the Books section.  I think folks should stick to the Spoilers section when discussing Turn Coat and beyond.  And of course, anything from a book that hasn't been out a full year needs to have a spoiler warning in the subject line.

At least, that's how I see it.  Thoughts?

[iago]

Sure. I'm draconian when it comes to spoiler protections, but recognizing that is part of why I turned the day to day forum running over to our gentler mod squad.