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Madrugada Since: Jan, 2001
#901: Oct 29th 2010 at 9:10:07 PM

That was "The plan". The reality is it will happen when Eddie is satisfied with the code.

SpainSun Laugh it off, everybody from Somewhere Beyond Here Since: Jan, 2010
Laugh it off, everybody
#902: Oct 29th 2010 at 9:11:12 PM

Alrite.

Of course, Forum Time it's still fairly early in the evening (here, it's ten past midnight, but, that's irrelevant).

I spread my wings and I learn how to fly....
Madrugada Since: Jan, 2001
#903: Oct 29th 2010 at 9:24:53 PM

The code isn't behaving. Now The Plan is "hopefully sometime tomorrow".

edited 29th Oct '10 9:25:06 PM by Madrugada

SpainSun Laugh it off, everybody from Somewhere Beyond Here Since: Jan, 2010
Laugh it off, everybody
#904: Oct 29th 2010 at 9:28:12 PM

Uh-oh...well I'll keep my fingers crossed.

I spread my wings and I learn how to fly....
TheInferno |Y| = |X| Add 5 from probably on Earth Since: Jul, 2010
|Y| = |X| Add 5
#905: Oct 29th 2010 at 9:31:26 PM

I have three favorite Laws of the Universe when it comes to designing and setting up something, especially related to computers..

Murphy's Law: Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.

Smith's Law: Murphy was an optimist.

Finagle's Law: Anything that can go wrong, will—at the worst possible moment

edited 29th Oct '10 9:32:27 PM by TheInferno

"The fact that your food can be made into makeshift bombs alarms the Hell out of me, Scrye." - Charlatan
Madrugada Since: Jan, 2001
#906: Oct 29th 2010 at 9:47:53 PM

Spain, that's all any of us can do at this point about it. That and send him good thoughts. He's not going to put the code up until he's confident of it, and he's been going full-tilt boogie on it for the last day.

edited 29th Oct '10 9:48:25 PM by Madrugada

arks Boiled and Mashed Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Mu
Boiled and Mashed
#907: Oct 29th 2010 at 10:13:59 PM

And that's what makes him awesome. He really works hard for the wiki. Also, I wasn't expecting this for another week, really, so Fast Eddie still lives up to his name.

edited 29th Oct '10 10:14:10 PM by arks

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BigT grimAuxiliatrix Since: Jan, 2001
grimAuxiliatrix
#908: Oct 29th 2010 at 11:31:38 PM

Okay, I'm getting too angry to make it through the entire thread, so I'm going to throw in what I want to say now.

I know of other Google-ad sponsored sites that are not family friendly. The Straight Dope Message Board, for one. Sure, they have tons of restrictions in the TOS about copyright and stuff, but they specifically warn that adult language and content will exist. And they've been checked multiple times. I don't understand why Google would try to stop us here.

Also, if Google is really going to be shitty, there's always seeing what Wikia will offer—even if only as a threat to Google. A site with as much geek cred as us (and the ability to hit the top of Google searches in less than a month) should not be something they'd be willing to lose.

Finally, I suspect that someone who got pissed off here turned us in. Google doesn't suddenly notice things. We've really got to get a handle on these trolls.

Everyone Has An Important Job To Do
Elle Since: Jan, 2001
#909: Oct 29th 2010 at 11:46:56 PM

Could a mod link The Situation somewhere on the first page of the thread, like in FE's post? Some of your questions are answered there, T.

Also, I think FE gave an applicable insight on Google's attitude toward us in another thread, at least in terms of how Adsense customer service is (compared to the one we're trying giving us a human representative by default because of our size): "5 million page views a day? Snore."

edited 29th Oct '10 11:51:24 PM by Elle

KylerThatch literary masochist Since: Jan, 2001
literary masochist
#910: Oct 29th 2010 at 11:48:38 PM

Courtesy link: The Situation Nevermind, it's been corrected, disregard this post.

edited 29th Oct '10 11:49:22 PM by KylerThatch

This "faculty lot" you speak of sounds like a place of great power...
muskie Since: Jan, 2001
#911: Oct 30th 2010 at 2:31:52 AM

Well, upon getting a hold of The Situation, (*rimshot*) I am truly liking every change proposed by Fast Eddie. Especially with the possible move to create the TV Tropes Foindation, All I can say is that the site's finally Growing the Beard.

Don't panic, Donate, give moral support, Thank Fast Eddie and all the admins, and keep Troping, everyone!

Fawriel Since: Jan, 2001
#912: Oct 30th 2010 at 3:06:05 AM

Thousands of dollars a month... oh dear.

Still, I wanted to donate something, but without a PayPal account, the form seemed a little too iffy for me. I can donate something when my roommate with an account comes home... question is, how much. *scowls*

RocketScience Not dead yet. from a dark place Since: Jan, 2001
Not dead yet.
#913: Oct 30th 2010 at 3:56:17 AM

^^ And don't be retarded and bash Google because of ZOMG TEH SENSORSHIPZ.

edited 30th Oct '10 3:56:37 AM by RocketScience

TheInferno |Y| = |X| Add 5 from probably on Earth Since: Jul, 2010
|Y| = |X| Add 5
#914: Oct 30th 2010 at 6:21:55 AM

They have AWACS planes? Ship =/= Airplane >_>

That said, good luck, Eddie. Hope you get it working without too many explosions.

edited 30th Oct '10 6:22:33 AM by TheInferno

"The fact that your food can be made into makeshift bombs alarms the Hell out of me, Scrye." - Charlatan
Chalkos Sidequest Proliferator from The Internets Since: Oct, 2010
Sidequest Proliferator
#915: Oct 30th 2010 at 7:54:37 AM

Might it be possible to redirect The Situation (blank mainspace version) to The Situation (actual administrivia version)? I tried but couldn't manage to make it work.

edited 30th Oct '10 7:55:30 AM by Chalkos

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Madrugada Since: Jan, 2001
#917: Oct 30th 2010 at 8:14:07 AM

Thanks, Chalkos and Fighteer. I realized this morning I should have done that... Brain not working at optimum efficiency.

Fighteer Lost in Space from The Time Vortex (Time Abyss) Relationship Status: TV Tropes ruined my love life
Lost in Space
#918: Oct 30th 2010 at 8:16:25 AM

I have a sinus headache and have not had any caffeine today. So I understand. Anyway, that's done.

"It's Occam's Shuriken! If the answer is elusive, never rule out ninjas!"
Chalkos Sidequest Proliferator from The Internets Since: Oct, 2010
Sidequest Proliferator
#919: Oct 30th 2010 at 9:10:12 AM

Sorry about that, didn't realize I still had it checked out. Glad it's done, anyway.

chihuahua0 Since: Jul, 2010
#920: Oct 30th 2010 at 9:13:23 AM

The "Don't Panic" quote on The Situation page reminds me of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

Oh, and the name itself reminds me of Jersey Shore.

Aoede Since: Jan, 2001
#921: Oct 30th 2010 at 9:30:18 AM

I'm pretty sure it's supposed to. The first bit, anyway. We are a tropewiki.

Madrugada Since: Jan, 2001
#922: Oct 30th 2010 at 9:33:59 AM

Yeah, it was a deliberate shout-out to H 2 G 2. Large friendly letters and all.

edited 30th Oct '10 9:34:26 AM by Madrugada

silver2195 Since: Jan, 2001
#923: Oct 30th 2010 at 9:53:38 AM

I know of other Google-ad sponsored sites that are not family friendly. The Straight Dope Message Board, for one. Sure, they have tons of restrictions in the TOS about copyright and stuff, but they specifically warn that adult language and content will exist. And they've been checked multiple times. I don't understand why Google would try to stop us here.

I suspect it has something to do with Fetish Fuel and/or Troper Tales. Alternatively, Google only enforces its policies against sites that aren't as well-known.

Currently taking a break from the site. See my user page for more information.
Madrugada Since: Jan, 2001
#924: Oct 30th 2010 at 9:57:44 AM

This is what saves them: Sure, they have tons of restrictions in the TOS about copyright and stuff, but they specifically warn that adult language and content will exist. They are warning folks — they've got the same kind of barrier in place we're building.

CentralAvenue Literally A Princess from The Palace of Serenity Since: Sep, 2014
Literally A Princess
#925: Oct 30th 2010 at 10:09:26 AM

Also, up until recently anyone could edit anonymously, making it harder to hold any given user accountable for what they post.

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