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STARCRUSHER99 The Moron from one of my unhealthy obsessions (Captain) Relationship Status: Showing feelings of an almost human nature
The Moron
#3426: Oct 31st 2022 at 7:25:20 PM

This is still not the time to be discussing candidates of any kind - that’s for the new threads that are coming

futuremoviewriter Since: Jun, 2014
#3427: Oct 31st 2022 at 8:04:57 PM

Yeah. As crazy as the delays are getting right now I'm sure, there'll be a time and place when the right occasion calls for it.

I agree on just using the Discussion Dates page to highlight each Tropers current number of reserves. We only each get to replenish our supply after the five run out I take it? Again, a lot has been discussed, so could someone please fill me in on where we're currently at now?

Thanks. It’s appreciated.

ACW from Arlington, VA (near Washington, D.C.) Since: Jul, 2009
#3428: Nov 1st 2022 at 1:15:54 AM

I don't think all 5 have to run out (at least, I hope not).

Snowy66 Since: May, 2012
#3429: Nov 1st 2022 at 9:20:58 AM

That sentence structure in entries was largely adopted to cut down on word count.

Ravok Son of Liberty from Big Shell Since: Jun, 2015 Relationship Status: Complex: I'm real, they are imaginary
Son of Liberty
#3430: Nov 1st 2022 at 9:31:54 AM

Yeah, things like "this write-up looks awkwardly worded to me" seems like a topic better suited for the new cleanup when it comes about.

No! That is NOT Solid Snake! Stop impersonating him!
EmperorGeode from A Galaxy far, far away Since: Oct, 2022 Relationship Status: On the prowl
#3431: Nov 1st 2022 at 9:53:35 AM

Agree that discusion dates page should be enought to keep track on reservations.

Gotta say I didn’t expect my first month as a troper to look like this.

futuremoviewriter Since: Jun, 2014
#3432: Nov 1st 2022 at 10:21:57 AM

[up]Well then consider this a crash course in thread behavior. Haha.

We're in a pretty good place from the looks of it. What else have we missed and still gotta discuss?

PolarPhantom Since: Jun, 2012
#3433: Nov 1st 2022 at 11:37:24 AM

For what it's worth I wrote that Predator entry years ago and I've been meaning to improve it for a while, but kept putting it off. I'll take a crack once the new threads launch, unless someone else fancies a go.

EDIT: In fact, I recall many occasions agonising over Write-Ups, not being satisfied with them but taking comfort that by presenting them to the threads any wrinkles would be ironed out. But looking back I can't remember many suggestions - it could be that with so many Write-Ups it became unfeasible to properly vet each Write-Up. Still I should really up my game on Write-Ups. I have a few I still cringe re-reading. Like Hank Scorpio. He deserves way better than what I gave him.

Edited by PolarPhantom on Nov 1st 2022 at 11:52:23 AM

ACW from Arlington, VA (near Washington, D.C.) Since: Jul, 2009
#3434: Nov 1st 2022 at 11:40:03 AM

[up][up]I think, now, we're mostly just waiting for the mods.

Speaking of: Mods, if you still have stuff to discuss, any chance of at least creating the cleanup threads (rewrites, cuts, expansions, etc.) while holding off on the threads for new proposals?

AFreakyDude Since: Jul, 2015
#3435: Nov 2nd 2022 at 7:13:27 AM

Can this thread be used to suggest any CM or MB videos to be posted? I know we’re waiting for the new forums, but do we have to wait when it comes to suggesting video posts as well?

miraculous Goku Black (Apprentice)
Goku Black
#3436: Nov 2nd 2022 at 7:17:00 AM

Wait till the new threads open.

This thread isn't for any discussion on actual you know stuff (videos, rewrites, etc.) Were just meant to outline new rules and policies.

Edited by miraculous on Nov 2nd 2022 at 7:44:11 AM

"That's right mortal. By channeling my divine rage into power, I have forged a new instrument in which to destroy you."
TheRandomSurfboard from Earth Since: Apr, 2020 Relationship Status: Is that a kind of food?
#3437: Nov 2nd 2022 at 7:22:17 AM

Once this gets all sorted out, should it be added to the TV Tropes Timeline?

miraculous Goku Black (Apprentice)
Goku Black
#3438: Nov 2nd 2022 at 7:25:03 AM

Yeah I think so. It's pretty big.

"That's right mortal. By channeling my divine rage into power, I have forged a new instrument in which to destroy you."
MacronNotes (she/her) (Captain) Relationship Status: Less than three
(she/her)
#3439: Nov 2nd 2022 at 7:42:53 AM

Can this thread be used to suggest any CM or MB videos to be posted? I know we’re waiting for the new forums, but do we have to wait when it comes to suggesting video posts as well?

~A Freaky Dude You don't have to wait for the threads to open again to suggest CM/MB videos. If the videos get approved but people think that the videos don't illustrate the trope well, they can go to the Video Examples Quality Control thread to discuss the video/s.

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miraculous Goku Black (Apprentice)
Goku Black
#3440: Nov 2nd 2022 at 7:43:39 AM

Oh uh my bad. Cross what I said than.

"That's right mortal. By channeling my divine rage into power, I have forged a new instrument in which to destroy you."
crazysamaritan MOD NaNo 4328 / 50,000 from Lupin III Since: Apr, 2010
NaNo 4328 / 50,000
#3441: Nov 2nd 2022 at 8:04:25 AM

Amusingly, we were already discussing that internally.

Here's the official confirmation that the moderation team is agreeing to the proposal of splitting cleanup into two threads; one for proposing new examples, and one for the rest of the cleanup tasks, such as removal of bad examples, rewriting existing examples, and rewriting related article descriptions.

As part of that confirmation, we expect this thread to draft the OP for the Complete Monster cleanup thread and the OP for the Magnificent Bastard cleanup thread. There is no time limit, and moderation will continue to discuss additional details internally.

Naturally, the OP will be pinned, and will be posted by a moderator when it is time to create the threads because we want the OP to undergo limited changes. As the Pinned Post, it should describe the purpose of the thread and direct newcomers to useful and relevant pages. If there is some part of the Pinned Post that you want to be easily rewritten, a Sandbox page is better suited for that purpose.

Link to TRS threads in project mode here.
STARCRUSHER99 The Moron from one of my unhealthy obsessions (Captain) Relationship Status: Showing feelings of an almost human nature
The Moron
#3442: Nov 2nd 2022 at 8:35:08 AM

Alrighty then! Give me some time and I can start drafting an OP. I'll start with the CM side of the threads.

miraculous Goku Black (Apprentice)
Goku Black
#3443: Nov 2nd 2022 at 9:01:02 AM

Alright draft a sandbox for that. We can all look it over.

Anyone want to take a crack at the MB one?

"That's right mortal. By channeling my divine rage into power, I have forged a new instrument in which to destroy you."
futuremoviewriter Since: Jun, 2014
#3444: Nov 2nd 2022 at 11:12:53 AM

I was gonna say that ACW and 43 could do them respectively, but as was said, that could fall into the clique mentality that existed before. In that case, it's probably not gonna matter who does them. Also, two OPs for each since it's two threads for each now?

ACW from Arlington, VA (near Washington, D.C.) Since: Jul, 2009
#3445: Nov 2nd 2022 at 11:13:51 AM

  • A) I don't know if I could do an OP anyway.
  • B) I think now it's just the cleanup threads.

SkyCat32 The Draftsman of Doom (Five Year Plan) Relationship Status: TV Tropes ruined my love life
The Draftsman of Doom
#3446: Nov 2nd 2022 at 11:14:00 AM

Might I suggest that the respective sandboxes be accessible in each header?

Edited by SkyCat32 on Nov 2nd 2022 at 2:14:58 PM

badtothebaritone (Life not ruined yet) Relationship Status: Snooping as usual
#3447: Nov 2nd 2022 at 11:16:31 AM

I think we should hold off on the proposal thread OPs for now since those threads definitely aren't going live anytime soon.

Edited by badtothebaritone on Nov 2nd 2022 at 1:16:47 PM

VeryVileVillian Since: Dec, 2017
#3448: Nov 2nd 2022 at 11:18:24 AM

I'm kinda happy that some progress is being made and new threads will be created. Will be quite interesting how it will go. My question, will different people curate each thread of each trope, like one will be curator of proposal thread for CM, while other people will curator cleanup thread?

WarJay77 It's NaNo, Bay-beeee! (8,356/50,000) from My Writing Cave (Troper Knight) Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
It's NaNo, Bay-beeee! (8,356/50,000)
#3449: Nov 2nd 2022 at 11:20:13 AM

I'm pretty sure the current consensus is that there's not going to be a "curator" anymore. A group of people will be handling all those tasks to prevent burnout and keep the threads from becoming too insular again.

Working on: Author Appeal | Sandbox | Troper Wall
miraculous Goku Black (Apprentice)
Goku Black
#3450: Nov 2nd 2022 at 11:20:57 AM

[up][up][up]Oh yeah I just meant the cleanup threads for now. The other proposal one we can do when we get the go ahead here.

[up]Yeah uh the idea was to have it rotate by a bunch of people.

Edited by miraculous on Nov 2nd 2022 at 11:21:53 AM

"That's right mortal. By channeling my divine rage into power, I have forged a new instrument in which to destroy you."

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