Idea Channel - Are there rules for spoilers?

Haven't posted an Idea Channel in awhile but I felt this was a perfect one for all of us to discuss!

I am the kind of person who avoids spoilers at all costs if it's a show/movie I really love. I tend to judge stories by how much they can pull me in and surprise me and a lot of that comes from not knowing where it will all end up. It's the reason I haven't read the any of Song of Ice and Fire, I am enjoying the tv series so much that I don't want any clues or hints at what is to come (though I admit I did read the articles about who Lady Stoneheart is...so far, I regret nothing because I feel like the showrunners are probably not going to go that route, but if they do, I will still be surprised LOL).

I tend to watch more story and character driven shows and, for me, part of the enjoyment is seeing it all unfold for the first time, being just as shocked as the characters on screen. And then discussing with all of you afterwards.

But I have friends who love spoilers. They read the Wikipedia pages for every show out there, with either no intention of watching or planning to watch "some day".

What about you? What are your "spoiler rules"?

First teaser for American Horror Story: Freak Show

We watched The Conjuring tonight and there were a few scenes that made me think of Season 1 of this series. And then look what shows up in my facebook feed!

I sorta loved The Conjuring and I'm not really a horror story person. I know that sounds silly because I just said I'm excited about AHS, but most of the typical horror that is churned out by Hollywood doesn't appeal to me as it tends to go more for splatter and shock rather than a good scary story. Conjuring was a ghost story, based on true events, just enough to make my heart race, my hair stand on end, and even cover my eyes a few times. But the ending was satisfying and it all made sense even after the credits had rolled. I guess I prefer horror that is more psychological. And I think I like ghost stories more than crazy murdering monsters.

ANYWAY - AMERICAN HORROR STORY! Are you a fan? I really loved Season 1 and 3, though I never did finish Season 2 (felt they went too far with the shock and lost sight of the story). What do you think about Season 4 premise?