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We're going to appoint people in each of the subforums to welcome newbies in by an automated PM and show them how things work in the particular subforum.

The appointment thing is so that at least one person knows it is their job, and so the newbie doesn't get buried under a PM onslaught the first time they post.

We will give the appointee (now called Heralds) a spiffy icon badge so people will know they are on the job for everybody. There will also be access to a report that shows who is new in the subforum.

If you want to apply for the position, all you have to do is post a welcome draft here. That way, a moderator will consider you. If someone else has already applied for the position, don't worry! Multiple people can apply for one subforum.

This is a list of the heralds that have already been appointed and the subforums that still need heralds. Positions that are labeled as being held by "TVTropes" are vacant along with positions that are blank.

Open sections with inactive heralds:

Edited by GastonRabbit on Jan 14th 2025 at 5:02:59 AM

MotorRunner A Light In The Darkness from WSA Since: Dec, 2011 Relationship Status: Abstaining
A Light In The Darkness
#576: Apr 18th 2012 at 8:05:33 PM

Probably.

When I was made Herald, Fast Eddie was the one doing the promoting. I'd just recently changed my account from Shadow Bender to this one, Shadow Bender is for roleplaying purposes now.

ARCHITECT POWAHHH! Will soon be posting as 'Firebird'... [[http://tinyurl.com/ttwiktlk Wiki Talk Subfor
JapaneseTeeth Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing from Meinong's jungle Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Mu
Existence Weighed Against Nonbeing
#577: Apr 18th 2012 at 8:05:58 PM

From what I remember Shimaspawn was most active. I think she's preoccupied with other more important matters at the moment, though.

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shimaspawn from Here and Now Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: In your bunk
#578: Apr 18th 2012 at 8:10:53 PM

I am, but yes, other matters of more importance came up and now I'm spending all my time sorting crises and putting out fires. When things get a bit more stable this will get higher priority.

Reality is that, which when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away. -Philip K. Dick
FinalStarman from Clinton, Massachusetts Since: Nov, 2011
#579: Apr 21st 2012 at 11:37:27 AM

Motor-Runner, the herald for Forum Games, has been banned.

edited 21st Apr '12 11:38:39 AM by FinalStarman

I'm not crazy, I just don't give a darn!
EarlOfSandvich Since: Jun, 2011
#580: Apr 21st 2012 at 12:28:26 PM

... damn...

Well, I do still see the badge on his account, so it's temporary perhaps?

I now go by Graf von Tirol.
SeptimusHeap from Switzerland (Edited uphill both ways) Relationship Status: Mu
#581: Apr 21st 2012 at 12:29:55 PM

[up]Herald-ship I think is given by the admins. A forum ban by a mod has no effect, I'd suppose.

"For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public relations, for Nature cannot be fooled." - Richard Feynman
lu127 Paper Master from 異界 Since: Sep, 2011 Relationship Status: Crazy Cat Lady
#582: Apr 21st 2012 at 12:34:04 PM

There's a system which hooks and unhooks heralds. However, this ban is less than a day old and we've been having other issues to deal with.

"If you aren't him, then you apparently got your brain from the same discount retailer, so..." - Fighteer
FinalStarman from Clinton, Massachusetts Since: Nov, 2011
FinalStarman from Clinton, Massachusetts Since: Nov, 2011
#584: Apr 21st 2012 at 12:46:26 PM

No wait, I spoke too soon. Don't assume stuff yet, like I just did.

I'm not crazy, I just don't give a darn!
OriDoodle Mom Lady from East of West Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Consider his love an honor
#585: Apr 21st 2012 at 12:58:42 PM

I would suggest that this thread NOT become a place to discuss banning status.

Doodles
GearLeader from Dota Hell Since: Mar, 2011 Relationship Status: Married to the job
#586: Apr 24th 2012 at 8:04:33 PM

Yea, unless we all be ban hammered, but if motor can not be back, i throw my hat in the ring as the Forum Games Herald.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXkI1sTDoEg
TParadox Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: The captain of her heart
GearLeader from Dota Hell Since: Mar, 2011 Relationship Status: Married to the job
lu127 Paper Master from 異界 Since: Sep, 2011 Relationship Status: Crazy Cat Lady
#589: May 19th 2012 at 6:09:30 AM

Can I get a list of the appointed heralds so far?

"If you aren't him, then you apparently got your brain from the same discount retailer, so..." - Fighteer
SeptimusHeap from Switzerland (Edited uphill both ways) Relationship Status: Mu
#590: May 19th 2012 at 6:10:29 AM

[up]Here?

"For a successful technology, reality must take precedence over public relations, for Nature cannot be fooled." - Richard Feynman
EarlOfSandvich Since: Jun, 2011
#591: May 19th 2012 at 3:45:34 PM

I may be interested in trying for the "Forum Games" Herald, but my run for IJAM still stands.

edited 19th May '12 3:49:44 PM by EarlOfSandvich

I now go by Graf von Tirol.
DarkConfidant Since: Aug, 2011
#592: May 19th 2012 at 3:48:14 PM

What is the process of applying for a herald position, apart from making a PM for welcoming newcomers, being active in the subforum of interest, and sending said PM to the Fast One for consideration / approval?

I think I would like to be considered for the Wiki Talk subforum herald position.

edited 19th May '12 3:49:09 PM by DarkConfidant

lu127 Paper Master from 異界 Since: Sep, 2011 Relationship Status: Crazy Cat Lady
#593: May 19th 2012 at 3:49:17 PM

You only need to post your draft here and we will consider you.

"If you aren't him, then you apparently got your brain from the same discount retailer, so..." - Fighteer
TheWesterner Malicious from The Land of Fools Since: Oct, 2011
Malicious
#594: May 19th 2012 at 3:54:03 PM

[up] Sounds like a neat job. No way would I apply for this job though.

I was wondering why frisbees got bigger as they got closer then it hit me.
DarkConfidant Since: Aug, 2011
#595: May 19th 2012 at 4:29:24 PM

Welcome to Wiki Talk

Greetings, [[troper]], and welcome to the Wiki Talk subforum. As the name suggests, this is the part of the forum where wiki policy is discussed, and where tropers come to ask questions they have regarding the site, wiki and forum alike. If you're familiar with this forum but are receiving this PM, it may be because the site thinks you're new to the subforum.

Unlike the other subforums in the Wiki and Forums section, the Wiki Talk section is fairly open as far as what threads can be about, so long as they relate to the site and issues pertaining thereto. This forum is the central location for policy discussion and formation, although most questions and discussion that don't belong in one of the other subforums in the section probably go here too. With that said, if you have a specific issue with a particular article or a problem editor, you should probably go to Ask The Tropers to get said issue addressed. We also have Lost And Found for tropers looking to find a particular trope, and Remember That Show for those looking for a particular work. If you have a new trope idea, you should head to YKTTW (short for You Know, That Thing Where...)

The other subforums in this section are (in no particular order):

  • Trope Repair Shop - for addressing issues with a particular trope, such as misuse or possible duplication of a trope.
  • Special Efforts - for mass-scale projects requiring the work of many editors, such as namespacing or major clean up efforts.
  • Content Violation Discussions - for discussing the site's content policy regarding explicit content as found in works. More information can be found here.
  • Sandbox - for testing markup on the wiki. This subforum is not considered an On-Topic Forum, but please be mindful of the purpose of the subforum.
  • Tech Wishlist and Bug Reports - for reporting technical issues with the forum or the site, and requesting new features.
  • Image Pickin' - for proposing, replacing, and removing images from various wiki pages.
  • Trope Talk - for discussion of particular tropes and relationships between tropes. Specific issues should be posted on the page's discussion page though.
  • Translations - for assisting in translating the wiki into various languages. If you are fluent in a language other than English and would like to assist, this is the subforum for you.

Like all subforums in this section (except the Sandbox), every thread in the section should be considered an On-Topic Discussion. Derailing a conversation here is cause for thumps, and repeated thumps may result in a forum ban. If you have an issue that doesn't seem to be covered in a thread, feel free to start a new one, but please check the first page before doing so, especially the stickied threads located at the top of the page.

The rules are strictly enforced here, and you should read and understand them before posting. The most important rule is to be civil - while it is fine to disagree with site policy and offer suggestions, please do so in a respectful manner. Incivility will not be tolerated. Complaint threads are not allowed either - if you have issues with the site, please be open minded and understanding, and come with thoughtful criticisms and suggestions. Please also be mindful that the administration has reasons for doing things the way they are, so if your suggestion is not accepted, respect the decision of the staff. Harassing them after being asked to stop is grounds for an immediate ban.

If you have questions about this subforum, feel free to respond to this PM with your concerns. If you have questions with site policy, you should feel free to contact the staff, who you can find on this page. Please don't PM them for general issues though; it's best to go through Ask The Tropers (wiki-side) or the Holler System (the yellow triangle above every post; forum-side).

So again, welcome to the subforum, and on behalf of the staff and everyone here, we hope you enjoy yourself and will make a valued contributor to this site.

Dark Confidant

Here's a rough draft for a heraldship position for this subforum.

edited 28th May '12 12:13:13 PM by DarkConfidant

EarlOfSandvich Since: Jun, 2011
#596: May 19th 2012 at 4:45:59 PM

Updating the candidate list accordingly:

It remains to be seen about whether the rest of the candidates are still pursuing their spots.

Still needing Candidates:

  • Comics
  • Content Violation Discussions (I doubt it does need one though)
  • Forum Games
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Live Action Film
  • Live Performance
  • New Media
  • Radio
  • Translations
  • Trope Talk
  • Troper Covens
  • Wild Mass Guessing

edited 19th May '12 4:49:58 PM by EarlOfSandvich

I now go by Graf von Tirol.
FinalStarman from Clinton, Massachusetts Since: Nov, 2011
#597: May 19th 2012 at 4:56:47 PM

[up][up] Much, much better than mine. You obviously have a much better understanding of that subforum than I do.

[up] I was just about to post that! Good thing I refreshed the thread before hitting send. (The list is still in my post's source. smile) It's been a while, so a check on the activity status on some tropers may be necessary.


In Other News
Betsyandthe Five Avengers, the current herald for World Building, hasn't posted anything since the twenty-third of February. Need forum users be active to be heralds?

Man, being the messenger can be difficult sometimes. I don't mean any harm. sad

[down] Oh, I didn't check the troper page. Hm.

edited 19th May '12 6:13:18 PM by FinalStarman

I'm not crazy, I just don't give a darn!
DarkConfidant Since: Aug, 2011
#598: May 19th 2012 at 5:07:37 PM

Added links to Lost And Found, You Know That Show, and provided a brief description of the other subforums in this section of the forums. Also working on a bit of cleanup of the part about offering criticisms, suggestions, and complaints (the last being verboten).

[up] Betsy's page is cutlocked, so I think it's fair to say that position is open.

edited 19th May '12 5:08:09 PM by DarkConfidant

EarlOfSandvich Since: Jun, 2011
#599: May 19th 2012 at 11:42:10 PM

Looking real good! Anyways, I wonder how people think of mine, since I gave it a few changes today.

I now go by Graf von Tirol.
DarkConfidant Since: Aug, 2011
#600: May 20th 2012 at 6:53:18 AM

I guess I am just wondering if I need to holler or contact the Fast One to get the draft considered.


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