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
this is about 2 weeks post-launch, but I hadn't realized Fair-Weather Foe launched. Before its launch I commented that
I wasn't sure how it was different from Faux Affably Evil and the sponsor never addressed it, neither in the replies nor in the description itself (Someone else tried
, but misinterpreted what Faux Affably Evil is).
I guess we can send it back if other people agree that there's issues with it.
Pinging ~cybirddude so that they can address to concerns brought up
Should Love Interest vs. Lust Interest have been launched? It looks like a messy launch (the list of suggested indices has been launched along with the content, but proper indexing hasn't been done) and the last post on the draft is a query about whether it should be launched at all because issues with it haven't been resolved.
If my post doesn't mention a giant flying sperm whale with oversized teeth and lionfish fins for flippers, it just isn't worth reading.Looks like it's the same sponsor as the draft that was mentioned above. I sent it back because it clearly needs more time.
~Tropers/cybirddude Please don't launch drafts of the discussion on them has not been resolved.
Edited by MacronNotes on Aug 19th 2023 at 9:28:05 AM
Macron's notesHello. I recently adopted Snow Globe of Innocence and have done some noticeable changes to it. Is there anything more need to be done with it? Additionally, a page quote was suggested, but it shares the same quote as the work's page. Is the same page quote allowed across multiple pages?
Are you adding to the discussion on this site, or just taking away from someone else's contributions?May I have a link to the thread?
Are you adding to the discussion on this site, or just taking away from someone else's contributions?Do note that the thread isn't always very active, though.
135 -> 180 -> 273 -> 191 -> 188 -> 230 -> 300 -> 311Thanks. Since the thread is mostly dead, I'll just take my chances on the trope page. Also, how long is it going to remain on hold?
Edited by Erin582 on Aug 20th 2023 at 3:13:49 PM
Are you adding to the discussion on this site, or just taking away from someone else's contributions?Yeah holds can remain forever if nobody asks.
But you should be bumping the draft itself with questions if you have any, that's where the conversation needs to happen.
Working on: Author Appeal | Sandbox | Troper WallGood to know. Thanks.
Are you adding to the discussion on this site, or just taking away from someone else's contributions?...and no questions were asked before Snow Globe of Innocence was launched.
It's probably ok technically, but for a draft that was on hold for so long... it just feels odd to me.
Edited by WarJay77 on Aug 25th 2023 at 11:36:34 AM
Working on: Author Appeal | Sandbox | Troper WallNature Abhors a Vacuum Cleaner was launched with no heads-up from the sponsor.
Trust me, I'm an engineer!~Tropers/Geosternbergia Please remember to add a 24+ hour launch date to the title or comment section of your TLP draft prior to launch.
I don't think there's any unresolved discussion but I could be wrong.
Macron's notesMichael Hackson launched after being basically untouched for weeks (so no warning or even a bump) and with the sponsor never acknowledging the misused example I kept asking them to remove. I can pull it myself at this point but it always concerns me when a sponsor ignores even the most basic of criticism and hardly ever responds at all.
Edited by WarJay77 on Aug 28th 2023 at 11:31:16 AM
Working on: Author Appeal | Sandbox | Troper Wall~Jeh2ow You need to make sure to add a 24hr launch date your draft prior to launching and address all concerns. Is there a reason why you ignored the misused entry referenced
?
The newest page appears to have launched improperly. Fanfic Calamitous Intervention
Works That Require Cleanup of Complaining | Troper WallOh, looks like we neglected to tell the OP that they can't launch work pages the normal way as things stand now. I'll move the page and PM the sponsor as soon as they finish editing it.
Macron's notesDiligent Hero Slothful Villain La still has the first two letters of the launch notice.
Edited by PurpleEyedGuma on Aug 30th 2023 at 5:06:49 AM

As can be seen, Individuality Index Launch Date 310723 launched with its launching tag intact.
Works That Require Cleanup of Complaining | Troper Wall