Is social media ruining people's movie experiences?

STARLOGGER - I say this quite simply: I agree with you wholeheartedly. :)

Well I'd say my enjoyment out of cinema has remained pretty consistent, and social media and the general public consensus has never swayed me. I've liked movies that are hated and I've disliked movies that are loved.

But hey, I love the star Wars prequels and will argue their merits all day, get a great amount of enjoyment out of the very hated AVP, and only think Christopher Nolan made one really good batman movie, so I'm kind of an exception to most people's opinion and largely always have been.

Social Media is cancer.  But also an unfortunate part of our lives now.

@imdurp I agree with u about forming ones own opinions but it's easy to become disillusioned and less excited so even though I ignore others opinions they still affect my enjoyment.

@phallic jaw I agree I think (un)social media is making us all antisocial, ironically.

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overall on the net,  My only gripe is the spoilers that are intentionally out in the open, without a spoiler warning. I admit, it has ruined some of the expirience for me.

I agree with the OP. Spoilers and opinions definitely can colour one's experience. I can only blame myself for tuning in though. For film makers there is probably pressure to promote the film to entice movie goers. I don't see this going away soon. 

I came to the Alien series in the 90s after Resurrection so none of those films were ruined by hype for me - I loved the lot. I engaged with the hype surrounding Covenant much more than I did with Prometheus and it has tainted my experience (though the inherent expectations that come with a prequel also have a massive effect).