To be fair, I'm two episodes behind on Game of Thrones, so two weeks back. I've seen only one spoiler for the most recent episode, but if I hadn't already read

To be fair, I'm two episodes behind on Game of Thrones, so two weeks back. I've seen only one spoiler for the most recent episode, but if I hadn't already read Books 1 - 3, it wouldn't have been a spoiler. I only knew what I was looking at because I've read what would happen. But you're right, it is very difficult. I think it comes down to: You want to be a part of the culture. Go online and talk when everyone else is excited. Get excited with the fans at the same. It fosters a sense of community that is rewarding, something many watchers love to participate in. It sucks when you get content a week or a month or six months later, and 90% of the fanbase is WAY past you, not interested in talking, not ranting and raving any more. For many people, good TV and culture is social, regardless of whether or not the old industries can see it happening in front of their eyes.