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* StoryBreakerPower\\
* A overpowered ability with little-to-no drawback removes suspense or need a contrivance to counter, causing hated either way.
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When suspense is gone, hatred takes its place. We know TheGoodGuysAlwaysWin, but we're really starting to get tired of this one winning.

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When TheGoodGuysAlwaysWin, but by winning so much that the suspense is gone, hatred takes its place. We know TheGoodGuysAlwaysWin, but we're really starting to get tired of this one winning.hold.



Trying too hard to avoid one pitfall often sends you into another. Either way, the hatred is still the same.

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Trying too hard to avoid one pitfall often sends you into another. Either way, YouCantThwartStageOne, but making it so they can't be thwarted at all without contrivance causes [[XPacHeat the hatred is still the same.wrong kind of hatred]].
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Attacks so overpowered they invalidate any sense of player strategy gets their hatred.
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the infamous "nice guy" syndrome

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* DoggedNiceGuy\\
Self-proclaimed nice guys whose "nice deeds" are merely attempts to make women fall for them are often hated from fans.
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Any villains who aren't realistic, interesting, complexed and well-written to pursue their main evil goal for no reason but simply be an evil typical villain they don't deserve respect.

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Any villains who aren't realistic, interesting, complexed and well-written to pursue their main evil goal for no reason but simply be an evil typical A villain they don't deserve respect.without notable personality or understandable motivation for their evil gets no respect from audiences.
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* GenericDoomsdayVillain\\
Any villains who aren't realistic, interesting, complexed and well-written to pursue their main evil goal for no reason but simply be an evil typical villain they don't deserve respect.

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We used to hate him, but after that happened... damn.

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We used to hate honestly hated him, but after that happened... damn.



When the queen of the PopularityFoodChain is a one-dimensional, conceited bitch, she tends to be hated.

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When the queen of the PopularityFoodChain is a one-dimensional, conceited bitch, she tends to be hated.garners hatred.



Blindly-following parents mistake [[WhatDoYouMeanItsNotForKids an R-rated]] cartoon for a kids show, then [[GoneHorriblyRight go horribly right]] and expand the show's {{hatedom}} by [[MoralGuardians crusading against it]].

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Blindly-following parents mistake Parents pour their ire on [[WhatDoYouMeanItsNotForKids an R-rated]] cartoon which they assumed was meant for a kids show, then [[GoneHorriblyRight go horribly right]] and expand children. This typically annoys the show's {{hatedom}} by [[MoralGuardians crusading against it]].work's adult fans as well as the creators, especially when the MoralGuardians get involved.



They're trying to offer help and advice, but that only makes the player wish they would just go away.

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They're trying A character provided to offer help and advice, but that only makes exposition who merely irritates the player wish they would just go away.player, usually by talking incessantly and/or pointing out the obvious.



They keep touching your stuff, forcing you to attend TheDreadedPretendTeaParty, getting into trouble, and leaving you to take the brunt of the consequences.

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They keep touching your stuff, forcing you to attend TheDreadedPretendTeaParty, getting you into trouble, and leaving you to take the brunt of the consequences.



People won't feel bad for this character when something horrible happens to them, because they deserve it for being an irredeemable {{Jerkass}}.

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People won't feel bad for this character Bigot Bob when something horrible happens to them, because they deserve he deserves it for being an irredeemable {{Jerkass}}.



The story is brought to a halt to get a message across. Viewers can't stand this.

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The story Viewers generally hate it when the plot is brought to a halt to get a message across. Viewers can't stand this.across.



The viewers are likely to hate a story that gets all preachy and up its own ass with messages.

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The viewers are likely to hate a story that gets all too preachy and up its own ass with messages.or self important.



A badass becomes less cool, which then leads to hatred.

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A badass who becomes less cool, which then leads to hatred.cool often loses his or her fanbase.



* CastToTheScrappyHeap\\
Well, it seems like a character that was decent turned into a Scrappy over time. Go figure.



When the author has a character's traits talked up by others rather than showing them, the audience will not generally go along.

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When Bob the author has Author talks about a character's traits talked up by others rather than showing them, the audience will not generally go along.not take him at his word.



There is nothing sympathetic about this character, just pure evil.

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There is nothing sympathetic about this character, just pure evil.character.



When the once-successful creator's career didn't survive the hate.

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When the hatred poured on a work obliterates the creator's once-successful creator's career didn't survive career.
* CreatorsPet\\
The [[TheScrappy audience hates this character]], but
the hate.creator loves her and gives her more focus, engages in CharacterShilling, etc. This usually makes the character even more hated.



Not only may [[TheScrappy fans hate this character]], but even their own creator doesn't care much for them.
* CreatorsPet\\
The [[TheScrappy audience hates the character]], but the creator loves that character, enough that it gives even more of an incentive to hate them.

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Not only may [[TheScrappy fans hate this character]], but even their own creator doesn't care much for them.
* CreatorsPet\\
The [[TheScrappy audience hates the this character]], but and the creator loves that character, enough that it gives even more of an incentive to hate them.doesn't like her much either.



A young character brought in to liven up an aging cast. A classic way to ruin a show's otherwise fine dynamic.

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A young new character brought in to liven up an aging cast. A classic way to ruin a add some freshness, which generally ruins the show's otherwise fine dynamic.dynamic. Often this is a cute kid added to a LongRunner where the original child actors have grown into teenagers.



A character boasting about their culture will just make the audience hate it rather than appreciate its glory.

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A character boasting about their culture will usually just make the audience hate it rather than appreciate its glory.it.



If the DistressedDamsel is more trouble than they're worth, why bother rescuing them?

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If the The DistressedDamsel is more trouble than they're she's worth, making the audience wonder why bother the other characters keep rescuing them?her.



It's a shame -- we used to really love it, now we really hate it.

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It's a shame -- we ''Everyone'' used to really love it, but now we they really hate it.it. Ah, well.



An unlikeable character is ''really'' going to be hated if the story expects the audience to think they're TheHero.

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An unlikeable character is ''really'' going to be hated if the story expects the audience to think cheer for them just because they're TheHero.



Whether or not they deserve it, they'll get a lot of hate for going against the {{OTP}}.

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Whether or not A character's canon love interest inevitably draws the hatred of everyone who thinks they deserve it, they'll get a lot of hate for going against 'ruin' the {{OTP}}.
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* CastToTheScrappyHeap\\
Well, it seems like a character that was decent turned into a Scrappy over time. Go figure.
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It's obvious this character does not have even any threads of goodness or sympathy in them.

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It's obvious There is nothing sympathetic about this character does not have even any threads of goodness or sympathy in them.character, just pure evil.

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They don't necessarily overlap, Evil Is Cool and Love To Hate are a thing.


* CompleteMonster\\
It's obvious this character does not have even any threads of goodness or sympathy in them.



** CompleteMonster\\
It's obvious this character does not have even any threads of goodness or sympathy in them.
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* EasilyForgiven\\
This character ends up being forgiven too easily for their actions, and are often seen as {{Karma Houdini}}s by the audience.
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* BullyingTheDisabled\\
Someone who ostracizes or abuses someone because of a disability are typically made to be disliked.
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* XPacHeat\\
They're hated for reasons different than what [[HateSink they're supposed to be hated for]].
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It's obvious that we're ''supposed'' to hate them.

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It's obvious that we're ''supposed'' ''[[IntendedAudienceReaction supposed]]'' to hate them.



It's obvious this character does not have even a thread of good in him.

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It's obvious this character does not have even a thread any threads of good goodness or sympathy in him.them.



The less that this character follows their preached morals, the more hateable that this character is.

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The less that this character follows their preached morals, the more hateable dislikable that this character is.



This character is flat-out obnoxious in RealLife and fiction.

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This character is flat-out obnoxious obnoxious, both in RealLife fiction and fiction.in RealLife.



Not only is the character a MarySue, but they're also a {{Jerkass}}.

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Not only is the character a MarySue, but they're also a {{Jerkass}}. Which makes it all the more frustrating when everything goes well for them.



You'd think he has HiddenDepths, but he actually has another layer of {{Jerkass}} to him.

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You'd think he has HiddenDepths, At first it seems that [[JerkWithAHeartOfGold they may have]] [[HiddenHeartOfGold a kinder side]], but he they actually has another have ''another layer of {{Jerkass}} to him.meanness'' underneath.
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The work's fanbase is so divided, it makes the work SoBadItsHorrible.

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The work's fanbase is so divided, it makes the work SoBadItsHorrible.SoBadItsHorrible, due to the middle ground not wanting to get involved.


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* DarthWiki/FandomRivalriesOfHorrible\\
FandomRivalries that bring both of the works and their Fans down, whilst causing a PeripheryHatedom in the process, due to the SilentMajority only wanting to be [[OmnicidalNeutral Neutral]]
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** DarthWiki/SoBrokenItsHorrible\\
The work's fanbase is so divided, it makes the work SoBadItsHorrible.
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* DarthWiki/DethroningMomentOfSuck\\
That one moment that amasses the most hate of all.



* DarthWiki/FandomRivalriesOfHorrible\\
FandomRivalries that bring both of the works and their Fans down, whilst causing a PeripheryHatedom in the process, due to the SilentMajority only wanting to be [[OmnicidalNeutral Neutral]]



* DarthWiki/RuinedForever\\
When some DarthWiki/DethroningMomentOfSuck destructively colors the work, then its fans would scream "Ruined FOOREEEEVEEERRRRRRRR!!!!!!!"



* DarthWiki/SoBadItsHorrible\\
There is '''''nothing''''' to like here; only pure, uncut '''''hate'''''.
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* DarthWiki/FandomRivalriesOfHorrible\\
FandomRivalries that bring both of the works and their Fans down, whilst causing a PeripheryHatedom in the process, due to the SilentMajority only wanting to be [[OmnicidalNeutral Neutral]]
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If the other characters have a good reason to hate the character, chances are will fans too.

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If the other characters have a good reason to hate the character, chances are fans will fans too.

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* DemonicSpiders\\
[[OhCrap Uh-oh...]] Video game mooks that are lethal to the point of absolute hatred.
* DesignatedHero\\
An unlikeable character is ''really'' going to be hated if the story expects the audience to think they're TheHero.



* DesignatedHero\\
An unlikeable character is ''really'' going to be hated if the story expects the audience to think they're TheHero.



* DirtyCoward\\
The lower a character sinks to save their sorry skin, the less their sorry skin is worth saving.



* DemonicSpiders\\
[[OhCrap Uh-oh...]] Video game mooks that are lethal to the point of absolute hatred.
* DirtyCoward\\
The lower a character sinks to save their sorry skin, the less their sorry skin is worth saving.

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* DemonicSpiders\\
[[OhCrap Uh-oh...]] Video game mooks that are lethal to the point of absolute hatred.
* DirtyCoward\\
TheDitz\\
The lower a character sinks to save their sorry skin, the less their sorry skin is worth saving.audience often hates them for being so stupid.



* EightDeadlyWords\\
"I don't care what happens to these people": Bad writing causes the audience to lose interest in the characters.



* EntitledBastard\\
This character doesn't deserve TheHero's help because they made his/her life a living hell.



* EightDeadlyWords\\
"I don't care what happens to these people": Bad writing causes the audience to lose interest in the characters.
* EntitledBastard\\
This character doesn't deserve TheHero's help because they made his/her life a living hell.



* TheFriendNobodyLikes\\
If the other characters have a good reason to hate the character, chances are will fans too.



* TheGenericGuy\\
When someone doesn't have enough going for him to be worth their space, viewers often hate it.



* TheGenericGuy\\
When someone doesn't have enough going for him to be worth their space, viewers often hate it.



* ReplacementScrappy\\
Replacing an old favorite will easily lead to the replacement getting hate, because the replacement tends to be inferior.


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* ReplacementScrappy\\
Replacing an old favorite will easily lead to the replacement getting hate, because the replacement tends to be inferior.
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This character doesn't deserve TheHero's help because they made him/her life a living hell.

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This character doesn't deserve TheHero's help because they made him/her his/her life a living hell.
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** [[ScrappyWeapon/RealLife Real life version of these.]]
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** [[ScrappyWeapon/RealLife Real life version of these.]]
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It used to be funny, until a tragic real-life event happened.

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It used to be funny, until a tragic in-universe or real-life event happened.
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* EliminationHoudini\\
If someone sucks at reality shows but they continually survive elimination, the viewers will want them gone.

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* AnnoyingVideoGameHelper\\
They're trying to offer help and advice, but that only makes the player wish they would just go away.



A badass becomes less cool, which then leads to hate.

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A badass becomes less cool, which then leads to hate.hatred.



When the once successful creator's career didn't survive the hate.

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When the once successful once-successful creator's career didn't survive the hate.



[[MemeticMutation "Arrow to the Knee"]] was funny the first {{Eleventy Zillion}}th times, but now the audience is just sick of it.

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[[MemeticMutation "Arrow to the Knee"]] was funny the first {{Eleventy Zillion}}th EleventyZillion times, but now the audience is just sick of it.



[[OhCrap Uh-oh...]] Video game mooks that are lethal to the point of absolute hate.

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[[OhCrap Uh-oh...]] Video game mooks that are lethal to the point of absolute hate.hatred.



You have no reason to dislike a character, but you want to justify being a JerkAss to them.

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You have no reason to dislike a character, but you want to justify being a JerkAss {{Jerkass}} to them.



What used to be normal and sensible in this is now offensive to the point of hatred.

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What used to be normal and sensible back in this the day is now offensive to the point of hatred.



When the once successful series doesn't survive the hate.

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When the once successful once-successful series doesn't survive the hate.



When the once successful {{genre}} doesn't survive the hate.

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When the once successful once-successful {{genre}} doesn't survive the hate.



Viewers often roll their eyes in hate at plots that need {{Idiot Ball}}s to get going.

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Viewers often roll their eyes in hate disgust at plots that need {{Idiot Ball}}s to get going.



When suspense is gone, hate takes its place. TheGoodGuysAlwaysWin, but we're really starting to get tired of this one winning.

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When suspense is gone, hate hatred takes its place. We know TheGoodGuysAlwaysWin, but we're really starting to get tired of this one winning.



Trying too hard to avoid one pitfall often sends you into another. Either way, the hate is still the same.

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Trying too hard to avoid one pitfall often sends you into another. Either way, the hate hatred is still the same.



An implausibly flawless character and/or an [[WishFulfillment idealized stand-in]] for the {{author|Avatar}}. This character eats up all the tension and gets lots of hate.

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An implausibly flawless character and/or an [[WishFulfillment idealized stand-in]] for the {{author|Avatar}}. This character eats up all the tension and gets lots of hate.scorn.



Crossing the line with an unforgivable action earns eternal hate.

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Crossing the line with an unforgivable action earns eternal hate.hatred.



Characters refusing to own up to their faults, failures, and mistakes garners hated from audiences.

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Characters refusing to own up to their faults, failures, and mistakes garners hated hatred from audiences.



It really gets the viewers' hate going when the TokenRomance eclipses the actual plot.

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It really gets the viewers' hate vitriol going when the TokenRomance eclipses the actual plot.



A sequel to its show is hated, often progressively throughout its series.

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A sequel to its show a work is hated, often progressively throughout its series.



The arrogant child who thinks everything belongs to them and are very quick to receive hate.

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The arrogant child who thinks everything belongs to them and are very quick to receive hate.hatred.



It's the most mind-numbing task in the game, and you'll be at it for several hate-filled hours.

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It's the most mind-numbing task in the game, and you'll be at it for several hate-filled frustrating hours.



When scrutiny causes the reasoning to root for someone to fall apart, hate takes its place.

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When scrutiny causes the reasoning to root for someone to fall apart, hate hatred takes its place.

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* CreatorsPest\\
Not only may [[TheScrappy fans hate this character]], but even their own creator doesn't care much for them.



The audience hates the character, but the creator loves that character that it gives even more of an incentive to hate them.

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The [[TheScrappy audience hates the character, character]], but the creator loves that character character, enough that it gives even more of an incentive to hate them.
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When scrutiny causes the reasoning to root for someone to fall apart, hate takes it's place.

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When scrutiny causes the reasoning to root for someone to fall apart, hate takes it's its place.
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The AlphaBitch's right-hand gal pal tends to be hated for the same reasons.

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The AlphaBitch's right-hand gal pal tends to be hated for the same reasons.reasons as her.



Like by some, hated by others -- go figure.

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Like Loved by some, hated by others -- go figure.



Sorry, but they have TheRightOfASuperiorSpecies; you're not ''allowed'' to hate them.

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Sorry, but they have TheRightOfASuperiorSpecies; you're not ''allowed'' to hate them.them (Doesn't mean you won't).



* CharacterShilling\\
When the author has a character's traits talked up by others rather than showing them, the audience will not generally go along.



Yo have no reason to dislike a character but you want to justify being a JerkAss to them.

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Yo You have no reason to dislike a character character, but you want to justify being a JerkAss to them.



* {{Flamewar}}\\

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* {{Flamewar}}\\FlameWar\\



It was once just a harmless quirk of his, now it's his whole personality.

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It was once just a harmless quirk of his, but now it's his whole personality.



It used to be funny, until a tragic real-life event has happened.

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It used to be funny, until a tragic real-life event has happened.



** CompleteMonster\\
It's obvious this character does not have even a thread of good in him.



Audiences hate it when [[ContrivedStupidityTropes contrived stupidity]] takes over competent characters.

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Audiences hate it when [[ContrivedStupidityTropes contrived stupidity]] {{contrived stupidity|Tropes}} takes over competent characters.



Any topic that should never be mentioned on the internet, or else [[FlameWar flamewars]] will continue.

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Any topic that should never be mentioned on the internet, or else [[FlameWar flamewars]] {{Flame War}}s will continue.



When suspense is gone, hate takes its place. I know TheGoodGuysAlwaysWin, but we're really starting to get tired of this one.

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When suspense is gone, hate takes its place. I know TheGoodGuysAlwaysWin, but we're really starting to get tired of this one.one winning.



An implausibly flawless character and/or an [[WishFulfillment idealized stand-in]] for the [[AuthorAvatar author]]. This character eats up all the tension and gets lots of hate.

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An implausibly flawless character and/or an [[WishFulfillment idealized stand-in]] for the [[AuthorAvatar author]].{{author|Avatar}}. This character eats up all the tension and gets lots of hate.



* ShipToShipCombat \\

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* ShipToShipCombat \\ShipToShipCombat\\



Sorry about this character you ended up hating, Don't worry, we'll [[PutOnABus arrange something.]]

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Sorry about this character you ended up hating, hating. Don't worry, we'll [[PutOnABus arrange something.]]



Introducing new characters and plotlines but not properly tieing them up to the story will cause the audience [[EightDeadlyWords to not be invested in them]].

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Introducing new characters and plotlines but not properly tieing tying them up to the greater story will cause the audience [[EightDeadlyWords to not be invested in them]].

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