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Edited by Synchronicity on Jul 15th 2023 at 11:35:01 AM
Also, I usually add in bullet points to try to reduce clutter. Sometimes it can be hard to read paragraphs that are wide and don't have 1/2 inch spacing.
Actually, is it possible for the team at Tv Tropes to add in a 1/2 spacing to their pages to make it easier to read?
Lost in Space
No, our format is what it is. Bullet points are not paragraph separators, they are for distinct examples. If you have to write more than one paragraph in an example, you're almost certainly doing it wrong.
"It's Occam's Shuriken! If the answer is elusive, never rule out ninjas!"
Okay. I can understand why you don't want us overdoing it on bullet points. In some cases, I sometimes have a problem telling between direct examples and natter(Reading too many biased flame wars over video games and politics).
@Fighteer: That's not fair.
Lost in Space
That's what my seven year old child says when I tell him his bedtime is not up for negotiation. Our rules are not negotiable, either. Write acceptably or you don't edit.
"It's Occam's Shuriken! If the answer is elusive, never rule out ninjas!"
So... can I edit yet? Pretty please?
Lost in Space
If you follow style rules, sure. I'll release the suspension.
edited 14th Nov '13 6:42:24 PM by Fighteer
"It's Occam's Shuriken! If the answer is elusive, never rule out ninjas!"
@Fighteer I'm very sorry! But that's what you want, fine, judge me, bury me with all of the criticism on how I type/write/speak. Not all of us can speak or type proper English, it's not fair to anyone who's new here.
edited 15th Nov '13 2:45:37 AM by c0sm0
You've been here nearly a year though. There's also a place for people for whom English is not their first language to get help.
But I don't want my speech to be assessed by Grammar Nazis. That's my problem here, you all hated me.
edited 15th Nov '13 6:02:06 PM by c0sm0
Lost in Space
Then go get someone else to help you and come back here. More of this whining and you'll be fully and permanently banned from the site.
"It's Occam's Shuriken! If the answer is elusive, never rule out ninjas!"
@Fighteer .....sorry.
edited 15th Nov '13 9:12:49 PM by c0sm0
So, apparently Ive been suspended, I'm not sure why,... anyway, I guess it would be cool if you could repeal that, or something, cuz id like to continue editing
Lost in Space
Please read our Zero Context Example rules. You've been misusing them on Characters.Survivor Blood Vs Water.
"It's Occam's Shuriken! If the answer is elusive, never rule out ninjas!"
(sees that his last post had no reply)
Aww nuts. I might as well go sulk around as if I were a forgotten piece of fabric.
edited 16th Nov '13 8:48:08 AM by SaburoDaimando
Lost in Space
Saburo, I suggested that you use our "Is this an example?" thread in Trope Talk to get your edits checked for natter. That's the condition for removing your suspension.
"It's Occam's Shuriken! If the answer is elusive, never rule out ninjas!"
Err, where do I find the link to the thread?
Oh and another thing, I do not know how to look at my Edits history. So I am 100% clueless.
Edit: Got the link. Is there anything else I need to do at the website before you guys can give me the green light? Because I dunno what to post onto the forums.
edited 16th Nov '13 10:55:52 AM by SaburoDaimando
Lost in Space
As I said, post edits in that thread that you'd like to make.
"It's Occam's Shuriken! If the answer is elusive, never rule out ninjas!"
I've done one, but I have one complaint about that forum.
No Preview Button.
Lost in Space
El bloguero de Historia Alternativa
I want to add an example to Hard Head, but it tells me that I can't.
Imagine if somone were browsing this thread, and reading my tragic story and reasonable explantion, building reader sympathy and building to a dramatic climax, then they saw that my story ended with you rejecting my heartfelt plea, letting me fade out, a forgotten memory who was never unbanned. Do not make me a shaggy dog story! Show that reader that you are a reasonable authority figure! Demonstrate your boundless mercy!
Unban me!
Attempting to guilt-trip us into unbanning you is not going to work.
edited 16th Nov '13 2:40:01 PM by Deadbeatloser22
"Yup. That tasted purple."
I am terribly sorry that I did anything worthy of me getting banned. If you'd please tell me what I've done wrong, I'll make sure to fix it.
Witty is fine; we like that. However, don't insert your own commentary; let the example stand on its own.
Use the help threads I've mentioned previously, particularly the "Is this an example?" thread to get some advice if you aren't certain if what you want to add is natter or not.
"It's Occam's Shuriken! If the answer is elusive, never rule out ninjas!"