Meaning of Spoiler Leaks in a Story, Know the Types and Laws that Can Ensnare It

Kapanlagi.com - For social media users, the word or term spoiler is certainly not unfamiliar. This is because on social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram, this word is often circulating. The term spoiler is often attached to posts that display photos or video clips containing scenes in a film or drama series. So, what does spoiler actually mean?

Spoiler may have become a familiar word lately. The term spoiler is actually closely related to the world of film. However, this term is now not only known in the film industry, but the word spoiler has also become popular through social media. Although it is already classified as a popular word, it cannot be denied that the meaning of spoiler is still unfamiliar to some people, especially those who are not active on social media.

Well, to find out more about the meaning of spoiler, check out the following review that has been summarized by kapanlagi.com from various sources.

1. Meaning of Spoiler

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Spoiler is an English word that has recently become popular and commonly used by Indonesian society, both directly and on social media. According to oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com, the word spoiler has several meanings ranging from those related to the automotive and aviation industries, to media. However, the specific meaning of spoiler known to the public is related to a story.

According to oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com, the meaning of spoiler related to a story is information given or leaked by someone about what will happen in a film, television series, and so on. Spoilers in films or television series can appear even before the official screening schedule.

In addition, spoilers can easily spread. Spoilers can appear in any form, whether it be in writing, images or photos, video clips, or even word of mouth. Therefore, spoilers for a film or series can easily be found on various social media platforms.

2. The Impact of Spoilers in Stories

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For some people, spoilers can be annoying because they reduce the enthusiasm and enjoyment of following the storyline. It is not uncommon for people who receive spoilers to become lazy in watching movies or reading a story in its entirety. This is because they feel that they have already obtained the entire storyline from the person who provided the spoiler.

On the other hand, there are also people who feel benefited by spoilers. For some people, spoilers can actually be a way to satisfy their curiosity about the continuation of a story in a movie or series. Spoilers often make someone feel like they can save time. This is because spoiler enthusiasts feel that they don't need to follow a storyline from beginning to end.

3. Types of Spoilers

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As mentioned earlier, spoilers can be found in various forms. Starting from word of mouth, writing, to posting video snippets on social media. Therefore, in daily life almost everyone has encountered spoilers, even though they may not yet understand the true meaning of spoilers.

If classified by type and level, it turns out that there are several types of spoilers that we can encounter in daily life. Here are the types of spoilers:

1) Accidental Spoilers

There are some people who accidentally give away a story or spoiler. Usually, this happens when the person is very enthusiastic about a story in a movie or book. So unintentionally, from just recommending a book or movie, they end up blurting out and telling the whole story.

2) Acute Spoilers

Acute spoilers refer to people who intentionally leak the story or plot for personal pleasure and satisfaction. Usually, acute spoilers will seek moments to watch the first release of a movie. By giving spoilers, someone who is classified as an acute spoiler will feel that they are someone who knows everything about the story in detail in the film.

3) Spoilers Due to Job Demands

There are also types of spoilers who intentionally leak the story due to job demands. An example of a job that often becomes this type of spoiler is a critic. Usually, this type of spoiler will be marked with the label "Spoiler Alert!". So, people who do not want to encounter spoilers can avoid them.

4. Legal Consequences for Spoiler Spreaders

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After understanding the meaning of spoilers and their types, we can comprehend that spoilers can be illegal or violate the law. Therefore, there are legal regulations that can ensnare spoiler spreaders.

One of the laws that can ensnare spoiler spreaders is the Copyright Law. In Law Number 33 of 2009 concerning Film: Article 40 paragraph (1), it states: "Anyone who intentionally distributes, exports, presents, or broadcasts a film as referred to in Article 33 paragraph 6 shall be punished with imprisonment for a maximum of 5 years or a fine of up to Rp50,000,000.00 (fifty million rupiah)."

Meanwhile, if spoilers are spread through social media, the perpetrator can also be ensnared by the ITE Law. Based on that law, anyone who engages in such activities can be sentenced to 10 years in prison and/or a fine of Rp 4 billion.

Those are some discussions about the meaning of spoilers, along with their types and legal consequences for those who spread them. Hopefully, this information is beneficial, can broaden our knowledge, and make us wiser!

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