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DarkHunter Since: Jan, 2001
2017-03-08 12:40:04

I don't think I've ever heard of anyone disapproving of alphabetization. It's not strictly required, but it's generally preferred.

Fighteer MOD (Time Abyss)
2017-03-08 13:07:25

Our policies require that sorting be consistent on an article. That is, if it's done alphabetically, keep it that way when adding new examples, and so on. Generally speaking (there are exceptions), the two most effective ways of sorting are alphabetically by title/trope name, and not sorted at all (latest entries go at the bottom).

If you want to go to the effort to sort a trope page's examples alphabetically within medium folders, we're fine with it. Just be aware that unless the example description puts the work name near the beginning, it can be confusing to users reading the list, and if you're going to do it, sort the whole article, not just selected folders.

Edited by Fighteer "It's Occam's Shuriken! If the answer is elusive, never rule out ninjas!"
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