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Mimic1990 Since: Oct, 2016
2020-09-23 01:17:04

I don't know if this is still the case, but it used to be an issue of pages actually breaking. That is, the more words the page had to load the more chance of glitchiness. Separating tropes into folders eased it, but on works with lots, and lots, and LOTS of tropes they eventually had to split off separate pages.

I don't think there's necessarily any hard and fast rule as to when you're supposed to do it. Generally I think you use your own judgment.

WarJay77 (Troper Knight)
2020-09-23 01:21:19

^ That issue still exists.

But yeah, it's a judgement call. People don't usually like it if you change a small page to use folder markup, but once it gets bigger it's accpeted.

Working on: Author Appeal | Sandbox | Troper Wall
Theharbo Since: Oct, 2011
2020-09-23 07:22:08

So it's used to combat technical limitations first and foremost and readability second?

WarJay77 (Troper Knight)
2020-09-23 12:08:20

Well, not really. I'd say it's readability first, and if a page needs it for technical issues, it's probably also hard to read anyway.

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crazysamaritan MOD Since: Apr, 2010
2020-09-23 12:16:30

Folders are for readability, example subpages are for technical limitations.

Link to TRS threads in project mode here.
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