Prematurely launched pages and pages that weren't fully fleshed out at the point of launching, are a big problem. Since these usually share several problems at once, this thread is aimed at re-running them through the TLP for fixing - the usual fix - or cutting them if they are too bad.
Problems this thread deals with include bad names, not enough/bad examples, unclear description, etc.
For the interested, here's a list of recently created pages
. Launches
Note: Please do not request a mod to unlaunch drafts that don't have any issues besides lacking a launch notice/24hr launch notice. While 24hr launch notices are mandatory, there are a few exceptions to the rule. If you see a draft's sponsor launch a TLP without an announcement, it's best to remind them of our TLP Guidelines first. If they continue to repeatedly launch drafts without a launch notice, you can report them on Ask The Tropers or the TLP Community Issues thread.
Edited by MacronNotes on Jun 24th 2023 at 12:24:55 PM
Big Catch, Sparkle Edition
Could we possibly have a hold on this draft? Not only has it gotten an absurd amount of both hats AND bombs in a very short time (another time when knowing who tossed what would be very helpful), but the OP very blatantly wants to get it launched as soon as possible. I want to ensure that the discussion and controversy is properly resolved before anything happens with it.
There is no Planet B
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I absolutely agree. I wanted to request the same.
Lost in Space
Editor of Posts
New Life in Another World Bonus is just way too clunky of a name. I suggest that it be shortened to New World Bonus or New World Cheat since the "new life" part is kind of assumed when traveling to a new world. Also the Literature folder has a pothole that's wrongly formatted and the entire Web Novel folder goes against the way entries and work titles are supposed to be written.
New World Cheat makes me think of giving out smallpox blankets.
... which, now that I think about it, is almost a real-life example.
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Big Catch, Sparkle Edition
There's something very concerning going on at the LGBQ+ Creators / Queer Media Creators draft. The hat and bomb count keep rising, but very few people have posted explaining their reasoning for it. We're starting to suspect foul play or the use of socks.
Anyway, I like New World Bonus.
Edited by WarJay77 on Jul 3rd 2019 at 3:13:48 PM
Current Project: Incorruptible Pure Pureness
Veteran Editor IV
TLP drafts related to LGBT just have a thing for getting many hats and bombs quickly. Remember Queerbaiting?
And I guess New World Bonus is fine. Unlaunch, please?
Edited by Piterpicher on Jul 3rd 2019 at 9:58:24 PM
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Big Catch, Sparkle Edition
Was not around for that one, so I didn't know of it.
But reading through the comments, that draft had a lot of problems, problems that this one... doesn't have. It's just an index, really nothing controversial. I get the commotion over that draft.
Current Project: Incorruptible Pure Pureness
New Life in Another World Bonus is deliberately clunky, as said in description's second last line.
Disambig Needed: Help with those issues! tvtropes.org/pmwiki/posts.php?discussion=13324299140A37493800&page=24#comment-576
I was wondering about that, since it seemed reminiscent of the Long Titles often seen in Isekai light novels.
Edited by sgamer82 on Jul 3rd 2019 at 8:04:02 AM
The Cosmopolitan Fictioneer
Still nothing done regarding the following:
- Our Bugbears Are Scarier (last post on the subject)
- Magical Eye Streamers (last post on the subject)
Also, no feedback from the staff regarding this proposal for improving this thread's productivity and avoid forgetting about things.
... And I'm really starting to get irritated with the complete lack of staff response regarding these, because any further action is dependent on them.
In newer news: Why the specific Karmic STD when we don't have the general Karmic Disease?
Fiat iustitia, et pereat mundus.
How sweet it is
Asking the rest of the staff for a second opinion regarding those two drafts.
The Cosmopolitan Fictioneer
Thank you very much! I think this is the first time any staff member has even commented on any of these in the last few times that I've brought this up. I get that you guys have a lot on your hands, but it's not really conducive to maintain confidence if such repeated requests appear to be completely ignored. Who knows how many legitimate issues have been effectively buried and forgotten in this manner over the years...
Edited by MarqFJA on Jul 5th 2019 at 5:31:39 PM
Fiat iustitia, et pereat mundus.
Berrenta, thank you very much for taking action. Marq, thank you very much for your reminders. I was starting to get worried about Magical Eye Streamers. Was it too optimistic of me to expect my status as the maker and launcher of the draft to lend more weight to the argument to unlaunch when I agree with the reason why it should be unlaunched?
Edited by Miss_Desperado on Jul 5th 2019 at 9:00:35 AM
If not for this anchor I'd be dancing between the stars. At least I can try to write better vampire stories than Twilight.
Incidentally, has a mod had a chance to weigh in on Tendrils of Darkness (raised here and here) or Stock Desert Interstate (raised here)?
...
Great Big Gay Metaphor was launched despite it being in an unlaunchable state.
^ Rogue-launched, also, from a three-day-old proposal that wasn't put Up for Grabs.
How sweet it is
GBGM unlaunched; culprit suspended.
As for the previously mentioned tropes, Bugbears will be unlaunched. I will copy the current contents to the draft so nothing is lost.
Streamers: unfortunately we got a "not sure" verdict so far on the staff side.
Edited by Berrenta on Jul 5th 2019 at 4:28:51 AM
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In addition to The Expanse, mentioned earlier, I've finally gotten a response from the page creator for Room 104. They finally responded to the notifier I sent them, and they aren't interested in expanding the stub.
Link to TRS threads in project mode here.
How sweet it is
If they're not willing to expand it, might as well cutlist it.
The Expanse will also be cut.
Edited by Berrenta on Jul 5th 2019 at 6:57:13 AM
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The Cosmopolitan Fictioneer
... So there will be no action on Magical Eye Streamers?
...
Navel Window was launched. Is it allowed? I thought appearance tropes couldn't be launched until the current tropes were all cleaned up enough.
Big Catch, Sparkle Edition
I mean, the launcher was a mod...
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There is no Planet B
My understanding of this trope is that it is mainly a fanservice trope, not just an appearance trope.
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Unlaunched, sent warning PM.
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