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
the Retromancer
Since the draft was unlaunched maybe this topic would fit TLP Community Issues better.
TroperWall / WikiMagic Cleanup
Big Catch, Sparkle Edition
Maybe... Worth noting that it was actually discarded by the sponsor, which is also against the rules. I considered bringing it to the community issues board but I wanted to see how things played out frist.
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Industrious Incisors
Can someone help me put into words how to explain to the troper who did this what they did wrong? Before this happened, 2 people posted in their TLP Work Pages Are a Free Launch.
SoundCloud
the Retromancer
Just PM them that the page is cut for being at the wrong place, and they're free to work at Sandbox.Dreaming Of Paradise while familiarizing themselves with How to Create a Work Page.
TroperWall / WikiMagic Cleanup
Never Found
A Ride In The Palm Of Your Handlaunching 030523 still has a launch date in the name
🍊orange fursona🧡
There is a bit of a fuss on the draft too, with the OP not adding examples and adamant on launching this at that date.
Unlaunching/relaunching is a priority, but adding examples from the draft are as well.
Now a lurker. Thanks for everything. | he/him
A Ride In The Palm Of Your Hand launched with the "launching" tag intact.
EDIT: And according to the draft, with concerns raised about ignoring people's advice.
Edited by themayorofsimpleton on May 3rd 2023 at 8:50:16 AM
TRS Queue | Works That Require Cleanup of Complaining | Troper Wall
Hi
That one's been unlaunched.
🍊orange fursona🧡
The draft needs to be kept watched. A launch hold would be recommended if it launches with still lingering issues like the title.
🍊orange fursona🧡
So, should Riding In The Palms Of Giant Hands be checked again? Seems the sponsor kinda listened to some advice but not all. Riding In The Palms Of Giant Hands in my opinion sounds clunky, when it was advised to be Riding In The Palms Of Giants. Some examples weren't added, though it would be added after launch considering the sponsor was really adamant on launching it.
What shall we do about it?
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🍊orange fursona🧡
Bump. If there's no response, then I'll just extract the remaining examples from the draft.
Edited by alnair20aug93 on May 10th 2023 at 10:03:41 PM
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Big Catch, Sparkle Edition
I mean, if they still launched before things were properly resolved then yeah they did it wrong again
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(she/her)
I unlaunched the draft again because the title issues were resolved. TLP here
~Tropers/newcomer2022 You need to listen to what people are saying about your draft and address their concerns.
Macron's notes
🍊orange fursona🧡
I think the draft needs a mod hold if this keeps happening again. There were edits when this was launched as well.
Edited by alnair20aug93 on May 11th 2023 at 2:37:45 AM
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One-Track Mind (he/him)
So what exactly is the "TLP Crash Rescue" referenced in the title of this thread?
This is Idol Tap. (My Troper Wall)
Big Catch, Sparkle Edition
I don't understand the question.
This thread is the crash rescue. TLP stands for trope launch pad. If things launch incorrectly... they crash.
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One-Track Mind (he/him)
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It's a Non-Indicative Name then. The title implies the TLP crashed at one point and this thread was made to salvage stuff that was lost.
Big Catch, Sparkle Edition
It's a pun mate
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Industrious Incisors
No, it's for individual TLPs that crash. TLP in this case refers to new tropes that go through the launch pad.
Edited by ShinyCottonCandy on May 10th 2023 at 3:24:58 PM
SoundCloud
One-Track Mind (he/him)
So the Trope Launch Pad houses individual Trope Launch Pads? That isn't confusing at all.
I'm helping!
Well, literally, it's a bunch of text on a server somewhere. There's no literal hats or bombs, either.
Trouble Cube continues to be a general-purpose forum for those who desire such a thing.
One-Track Mind (he/him)
Ok, I understand now. I'll keep what y'all told me in mind.
This is Idol Tap. (My Troper Wall)
(she/her)
The line on the TLP crash rescue thread's title explains what the thread is for as well so there should be no confusion.
Let's leave this derail alone as a solid case to change the thread's title has not been provided and the title is clear about the thread's purpose.
Macron's notes
One-Track Mind (he/him)
I mean, that's fair...
But in this case the discussion was never even truly started. We shared our opinions, and then... nothing happened. And Bouken was the one who started the discussion on the thread, so it's hard to really chalk it up to the difference in venue.
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