Wired
How to Avoid Spoilers Online and in Chats
Sunday, July 5, 2026
On social media platforms including X, Instagram, and TikTok, users can mute specific keywords, hashtags, and accounts to reduce exposure to unreleased plot details. Some platforms offer built-in spoiler warning labels that creators can apply to posts discussing films or television shows. Streaming services including Netflix and Disney+ allow users to adjust notification settings to exclude content recommendations related to titles they have not yet watched. Discord, Slack, and other chat applications enable users to mute channels or conversations containing discussion of specific shows or films.
Original reporting: https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-avoid-spoilers-online/
