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A good question, I've been wondering it myself. For instance, people keep adding stuff to the Byronic Hero description, I reverted some of that.
I know a TRS discussion is needed for major changes, what about minor ones?
If the addition actually changes the definition of the trope, I think there must be a TRS decision.
For changes that are just elaborations or clarifications it’s still good to get consensus (there’s a forum for improving trope descriptions).
I think it depends on how much is being altered or added. A single sentence or two is probably fine; a paragraph or more you probably want to discuss first. But if even the one sentence alters the definition of the trope in any way, definitely get consensus.
Edited by WarJay77 Currently Working On: Incorruptible Pure Pureness
In this case, the second and third paragraphs were added to the description for Beleaguered Boss. Since it's a subtantial increase in text, I figured I'd ask if it needs reverting.
The Beleaguered Boss would really prefer if their employees had more than a few brain cells to rub together. Instead, they have to put up with lazy oafs, reckless fools, and/or just plain stupid people that, at best, slow things down, or at worst put the entire operation in jeopardy. It's akin to trying to herd cats. Expect said boss to do a Face Palm of frustration, say "I Need a Freaking Drink", explode upon hitting their Rage Breaking Point, or similar.
Reasons for not quitting the job vary. Maybe the boss fears getting into a worse situation than this. Maybe they actually keep the crazy/lazy/stupid employees safe just by being present. Maybe the employees are actually really bad replacements and boss has to scramble to keep business running while being hamstrung by the bad replacements. Whatever the reason, expect a lot of complaining and feeling like the Only Sane Man among lunatics.
Subtrope of The Alleged Boss. See also Surrounded by Idiots, We ARE Struggling Together and Only Sane Employee. Enraged by Idiocy may ensue.
Compare Authority in Name Only, the Nerd Nanny and the Cloudcuckoolander's Minder. Often overlaps with Da Chief (especially when the Cowboy Cop and Mayor Pain are involved), Mildly Military, The Chains of Commanding or Military Maverick.
We have this forum
for improving trope descriptions.
Is there a policy on adding to trope descriptions (other than crosslinking tropes like "See also/compare/contrast [trope]")?