Is this normal?

[IceKirby]

When i look at some peoples' posts, sometimes a large portion of the post is blacked out and can only be read if I highlight it.

 

[Wolf Goddess]

When i look at some peoples' posts, sometimes a large portion of the post is blacked out and can only be read if I highlight it.

You're reading posts that are using spoiler tags. Yes, it's normal. They're supposed to hide text from people so if they don't want something spoiled, they won't accidentally see it.

[SPOIL]Like this.[/SPOIL]

 

[Ethereal]

Those are called Spoil Tags. They are supposed to be used when they give away a secret/surprise, or a "Spoiler". They are a forum feature, and are perfectly fine.

Most people abuse them, and use them for stupid things, though.

Edit: Damn you, Goddess. ;;

 

[Altair]

Yes, that is normal. You can do it by putting spoil tags around the text you want covered, like this: [spoil]You are highlighting this[/spoil]

EDIT: Beaten twice >:

EDIT 2:

WTF?IThoughtYouWereOfflineshipping - Ethereal x Wolf Goddess

Lol.

 

[IceKirby]

ok thanks. that explains it

 

[Wolf Goddess]

Edit: Damn you, Goddess. ;;

Face it; I'm older and faster than you. >:

Since this has been answered...

-Gesperrt

EDIT:

WTF?IThoughtYouWereOfflineshipping - Ethereal x Wolf Goddess

Hee.