Suggestion Exploring Unusual Colors & Attributes of Alien Flora & Fauna - PF Forum

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The discussion revolves around the use of "SPOILER" formatting in a post about alien flora and fauna. Participants express mixed feelings about this formatting choice, with some preferring to have all information visible without needing to click buttons. There is a suggestion to change the term "SPOILER" to something else. Ultimately, the consensus leans towards favoring open visibility of content for easier access. The conversation highlights preferences for post formatting in forum discussions.
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Dear PF Forum,
I just now come across this post

https://www.physicsforums.com/threa...tributes-could-alien-flora-fauna-have.864467/

Spoiler.JPG

Which is very clever for the OP to arrange his/her question in SPOILER format.
Can we change the word "SPOILER", so it doesn't have to be "SPOILER"?

Good day and good luck
 
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But it IS the "spoiler" code :smile:

It may compress the post, but actually I dislike it because it's more work to click the buttons. Why not just write it all out in the open.
 
Hmm.., I think you're right. It's better to write everything openly.
 

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