What is the point of the 'Spoiler' tag?

Andrew Neil · ‎2025-12-31

eg, here:

It often seems to be used by "accident" by beginners.

In this case possibly because, in the "extended" toolbar, it's in the place where 'insert image' was on the "basic" toolbar:

A complex system that works is invariably found to have evolved from a simple system that worked.
A complex system designed from scratch never works and cannot be patched up to make it work.

Lina_DABASINSKAITE · ‎2026-01-23

Hi @Andrew Neil ,

Thanks for sharing this. I apologize for the delayed response.

In online communities, a spoiler tag is used to hide a sensitive content behind this clickable overlay so it's no exposed immediately in discussions. Can you share examples of content where you are unsure about the use of a spoiler tag? We will review these examples.

I see your point regarding the placement in the toolbar once extending that could the misuse. I will look into adjust the location of this button. Let me know if this would help.

Regards,
Lina

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