Zapped it. Pictures are too much of a hassle on this one.

Ah, yeah. Sorry about that, I'm the one who posted the picture, and I thought most people recognize the guy and caption would explain it all. Fan Myopia, I guess.

At the very least, I "moved" the picture to the video game section of Draco In Leather Pants. Seeing that the video game section now has an image of Sephiroth, should the other sections also have a picture? Or are they too much of a hassle and the one in the video game section should be zapped as well?

A picture of the Trope Namer can still be JAFAAC. As for the current picture, even if you don't know who the character is, I would think you can still tell what the trope is about.

because this isn't just about a villain that you like very much this is about a villain that you try to rationalize

Why is villain is (sometimes unreasonably) rationalized? Because they are unreasonably liked. Well, I never seen anyone trying to justify Light for one thing, although Eastern and Western fandom might have different views on such character.

So? I still personally think the name should stay as draco is the poster boy for this trope. Also the are many liked villains that don't suffer this like Xykon from Order of the Stick

Poster boy? Nah, that would be The 2008 Joker. Well, D is the most famous example, no doubt bout that.

Also, it's my opinion that when people see a trope, they shouldn't be saying 'what the hell is that supposed to mean?'. Simplicity and comprehensibility is the virtue, ya know.

You got a point you know. But maybe instead of changing the title to be Unreasonably Liked villain we should change it to Rationalized Villain

Keep in mind that Draco ultimately turned out not to be a villain. A rename is in order.

Just because it turned out he wasn't EEEEEEEEEVIL doesn't mean he's not still the trope namer. He's someone who we're intended to hate because, while not evil, he's still bad, and the fandom overlook this entirely because his actor's pretty, so he's still a perfect example of the trope.

Yeah, but the trops generally applies to genuinely evil characters.

So? Being "genuinely evil" isn't a requirement at all. The trope is described thusly, "When a fandom takes a controversial or downright villainous character and downplays his flaws, often turning him into an object of desire in the process."

Note it says "or downright villainous". So the trope boils down to two criteria:

1. We're supposed to not like the character.
2. Fangirls/boys like him/her anyway and excuse his faults.

Whether or not someone is really "evil" has absolutely no baring on the trope listing. Draco Malfoy, if not evil, is supposed to be a sniveling little toad that we're supposed to hate, and fangirls turn him into a misunderstood bishi. That's as clear an example of the trope as you can get.

Draco might not be a villain, but he's still a Jerk Ass. Also, "leather-pantsing" is a fan-speak term for this sort of thing after The Draco Trilogy. Everything You Wanted To Know About Changing Names says not to rename if it's a term already in use in the world.

That is something I truly agree with

Based in the edit reasons in the Sliding Scale Of Anti Heroes this is not dracoinleatherpantsing- K Sonik"I kinda doubt thieves are really qualified for type II." Cclospina" Most lovable rogues are chaotic neutral, Generally are Type III Or IV."

I would keep Affably Evil at least. Tarquin in Order Of The Stick is certainly that and he's acquired a quite durable pair of leather pants among some fans of the comic. Although the DILP is often not all that affable, being Troubled But Cute, they are in some instances.

A little late to replying to this, but they can be, when fans excuse their actions, as per this trope.

Yes.

I think the current quotes are just fine. You can put that on quotes if you like.