Old Complete Monster cleanup thread
Welcome to the new Complete Monster (CM) cleanup thread! This thread is where we clean up or cut already-existing entries.
If you're looking to add new entries, please see the approval thread
.
IMPORTANT: Before you begin any discussions on this thread, please see the Frequently Asked Questions and Common Requests List. Here, you'll find explanations of the criteria for the trope as well as our rules/procedures for approving and cutting candidates.
What goes through this thread?
- Cut requests. If you believe a CM has been approved and they do not count, this thread is where you propose their removal. To know how to go about this, please see the FAQ folder on the Administrivia page, where the process is explained in detail.
- If we ever need to consider cutting multiple examples without individually reviewing them (e.g. if we discover widespread plagiarism with a particular troper's CMs), the initial discussion will be on this thread and we'll then escalate to the mod team (as described here
) to get a formal consensus if we decide to recommend a mass cut.
- If an entry was put on the wrong subpage/YMMV page, you may propose where they should be moved to.
- Full rewrites of existing entries, including expansions, trims, and ground-up rewrites. If your rewrite is approved by the thread, feel free to add it to the drafts page so that other users can check grammar and the like before it is included with the rest of the weekly swaps.
- If an entry on a work's YMMV page doesn't match the entry on the media subpage, you can bring it here to discuss which entry works better.
What does not go through this thread?
- New candidate proposals - as stated before, those are done on this thread
.
- Unapproved wicks - if a Troper encounters either of these kinds of wicks, they can be cut with no approval.
- Any CM link on a non-YMMV page - as a YMMV trope, it should not be linked on those pages regardless of any cleanup effort. The only exception is if the wick is being used within the definition of another trope.
- If an CM link on a YMMV page refers to an unapproved character. If it refers to an approved character on any such page, the wick can stay. On the other hand, if the unapproved character being linked to sounds like they might have promise (and you don't feel like checking it out for yourself), feel free to mention it on the approval thread - someone may already know why they don't count, or it could invite a brand new discussion!
- Proposals for images, quotes, and videos of already-approved CMs - quotes and images are proposed on the approval thread
, while videos can be uploaded normally as they are screened for approval by the moderation.
- Crosswicking examples to YMMV pages - if an example has already been approved and added to the main page, you do not require any special permission to add the example to a work's YMMV page (assuming the work has a page already). If a YMMV page doesn't exist yet, then you can make it yourself, but either way, feel free to just add the example without asking.
- Small changes to existing entries - these can simply be done on a Troper's own prerogative with no approval.
- Spelling and grammar fixes.
- Pothole changes.
- Minor rewordings.
- Spoiler tags.
While these changes do not require any kind of approval, it is requested that should you make any of these changes, you do one of the following:
- Make the same changes on the relevant Sandbox page, then add the Sandbox to the list at the bottom of the drafts page. This will add the Sandbox to the weekly swaps and ensure that the edits end up on the relevant locked page. If the Sandbox is already listed, then once you make the edits, your job is already done!
- If you don't know how the Sandboxes work or simply don't have the time to find it, then you can simply post on the thread about the changes you made. Someone else can then make the edit on the relevant Sandbox and add it to the weekly swaps.
- Alternatively, you can simply request that the change be made directly to the locked page on the Locked Pages thread
. Members of this thread keep track of that one, so we will ensure that the changes are made in the Sandbox so that it doesn't get deleted during the next swap.
Again, these changes don't require any approval, but we prefer to keep the entries on the YMMV pages and the locked pages the same in order to avoid any miscommunication or errors between entries, so if you do make the change, we would greatly appreciate it if you could ensure the change is made on the locked page as well.
As a final note, we do not care what other sites have to say regarding whether or not a character counts. We have our own criteria and they have theirs for their CM equivalents; while they are similar, they are not exactly the same and should not be treated as such. Another site removing a character from their equivalent should not be a reason why a cut is proposed here, and if this is the case, it will likely lead to mod intervention.
Other than this, once again, welcome to the cleanup thread, and we look forward to your contributions!
Edited by Mrph1 on Jan 14th 2024 at 11:30:03 AM
From the sounds of it, he thanks her after she puts him out of his misery and he is already dying. At this point, he wouldn't gain anything from thanking her and the only interpretation for me is that he feels genuine gratitude. It's not like he is thanking her to convince her to kill him and end his misery.
Also, he could have simply passed away without bothering to thank her, which is what makes me further believe it's mitigating.
Really sorry for your grandma, Media!
Edited by WatTambor on Jan 11th 2023 at 5:57:35 PM
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Honestly, that's kinda why I can't say it was redeeming quality. In the end, it felt he was glad to be free from HIS suffering rather than actually regretting anything else he did. Plus, as you said, it comes across as self serving. I personally say keep him.
Edited by Michealthehero21 on Jan 11th 2023 at 6:55:07 AM
Severe condolences Media, hope you and your family see through it.
What's making me unsure though is that he's shown to be an Ungrateful Bastard and a half with something that benefitted him (link to him wiping out MECH
).
Edited by WetFlannels on Jan 11th 2023 at 3:05:41 PM
What's wrong D-16? Rise up!When making a page do we take quotes to the designated threads?
Because I think I've got a possible replacement for the Doom page.
Edited by WetFlannels on Jan 11th 2023 at 5:15:56 PM
What's wrong D-16? Rise up!We're not actually opening the approval thread till Monday, and also we need some more context, like what work he's from
"We'll meet again" | 🏳️⚧️Cut Phantom and Denko.
Keep Silas.
Deepest condolences Media.
"For a second there, I mistook ya for a threat... but you're just a dirty little man!"My Condolences Media
I think I’m voting to keep Silas. It’s only just a few words and it entirely self serving (it’s not like Silas is thanking her for saving a loved one). It helps that the scene isn’t portrayed as an Alas, Poor Villain moment where there’s sad musics when he dies.
Edited by G-Editor on Jan 11th 2023 at 10:54:02 AM
My sandbox of EPs and other stuff

Cut Silas
Some bad news came up, my grandma passed away today