Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 3,4 (click to see context) from:
A common cry among website/TVTropes traditionalists is "We Are Not Wikipedia!" This invokes a SlipperySlopeFallacy that implies that any change to the wiki will lead to TV Tropes losing its "character" and becoming SeriousBusiness. Of course, Website/{{Wikipedia}} has a different mission in mind, so such a comparison is moot. Besides, when was the last time you heard a Wikipedian claim "We Are Not TV Tropes"?[[note]]As of 2022, there's [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_is_not_TV_Tropes an essay]] about how Wikipedia is not TV Tropes[[/note]] Lesser used, typically as a response, is "We Are Not 4chan!", implying a descent into chaotic snarkiness.
to:
A common cry among website/TVTropes Website/TVTropes traditionalists is "We Are Not Wikipedia!" This invokes a SlipperySlopeFallacy that implies that any change to the wiki will lead to TV Tropes losing its "character" and becoming SeriousBusiness. Of course, Website/{{Wikipedia}} has a different mission in mind, so such a comparison is moot. Besides, when was the last time you heard a Wikipedian claim "We Are Not TV Tropes"?[[note]]As of 2022, there's [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_is_not_TV_Tropes an essay]] about how Wikipedia is not TV Tropes[[/note]] Lesser used, typically as a response, is "We Are Not 4chan!", implying a descent into chaotic snarkiness.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Per edit requests thread
Changed line(s) 3,4 (click to see context) from:
A common cry among website/TVTropes traditionalists is "We Are Not Wikipedia!" This invokes a SlipperySlopeFallacy that implies that any change to the wiki will lead to TV Tropes losing its "character" and becoming SeriousBusiness. Of course, Website/{{Wikipedia}} has a different mission in mind, so such a comparison is moot. Besides, when was the last time you heard a Wikipedian claim "We Are Not TV Tropes"?[[note]]Since you asked, [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Nerd_girl July, 2009]][[/note]] Lesser used, typically as a response, is "We Are Not 4chan!", implying a descent into chaotic snarkiness.
to:
A common cry among website/TVTropes traditionalists is "We Are Not Wikipedia!" This invokes a SlipperySlopeFallacy that implies that any change to the wiki will lead to TV Tropes losing its "character" and becoming SeriousBusiness. Of course, Website/{{Wikipedia}} has a different mission in mind, so such a comparison is moot. Besides, when was the last time you heard a Wikipedian claim "We Are Not TV Tropes"?[[note]]Since you asked, [[http://en.Tropes"?[[note]]As of 2022, there's [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Nerd_girl July, 2009]][[/note]] org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_is_not_TV_Tropes an essay]] about how Wikipedia is not TV Tropes[[/note]] Lesser used, typically as a response, is "We Are Not 4chan!", implying a descent into chaotic snarkiness.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Namespace
Changed line(s) 3,4 (click to see context) from:
A common cry among Wiki/TVTropes traditionalists is "We Are Not Wikipedia!" This invokes a SlipperySlopeFallacy that implies that any change to the wiki will lead to TV Tropes losing its "character" and becoming SeriousBusiness. Of course, Wiki/{{Wikipedia}} has a different mission in mind, so such a comparison is moot. Besides, when was the last time you heard a Wikipedian claim "We Are Not TV Tropes"?[[note]]Since you asked, [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Nerd_girl July, 2009]][[/note]] Lesser used, typically as a response, is "We Are Not 4chan!", implying a descent into chaotic snarkiness.
to:
A common cry among Wiki/TVTropes website/TVTropes traditionalists is "We Are Not Wikipedia!" This invokes a SlipperySlopeFallacy that implies that any change to the wiki will lead to TV Tropes losing its "character" and becoming SeriousBusiness. Of course, Wiki/{{Wikipedia}} Website/{{Wikipedia}} has a different mission in mind, so such a comparison is moot. Besides, when was the last time you heard a Wikipedian claim "We Are Not TV Tropes"?[[note]]Since you asked, [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Nerd_girl July, 2009]][[/note]] Lesser used, typically as a response, is "We Are Not 4chan!", implying a descent into chaotic snarkiness.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 3,4 (click to see context) from:
A common cry among Wiki/TVTropes traditionalists is "We Are Not Wikipedia!" This invokes a SlipperySlopeFallacy that implies that any change to the wiki will lead to TV Tropes losing its "character" and becoming SeriousBusiness. Of course, {{Wikipedia}} has a different mission in mind, so such a comparison is moot. Besides, when was the last time you heard a Wikipedian claim "We Are Not TV Tropes"?[[note]]Since you asked, [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Nerd_girl July, 2009]][[/note]] Lesser used, typically as a response, is "We Are Not 4chan!", implying a descent into chaotic snarkiness.
to:
A common cry among Wiki/TVTropes traditionalists is "We Are Not Wikipedia!" This invokes a SlipperySlopeFallacy that implies that any change to the wiki will lead to TV Tropes losing its "character" and becoming SeriousBusiness. Of course, {{Wikipedia}} Wiki/{{Wikipedia}} has a different mission in mind, so such a comparison is moot. Besides, when was the last time you heard a Wikipedian claim "We Are Not TV Tropes"?[[note]]Since you asked, [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Nerd_girl July, 2009]][[/note]] Lesser used, typically as a response, is "We Are Not 4chan!", implying a descent into chaotic snarkiness.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 3,4 (click to see context) from:
A common cry among TVTropes traditionalists is "We Are Not Wikipedia!" This invokes a SlipperySlopeFallacy that implies that any change to the wiki will lead to TV Tropes losing its "character" and becoming SeriousBusiness. Of course, {{Wikipedia}} has a different mission in mind, so such a comparison is moot. Besides, when was the last time you heard a Wikipedian claim "We Are Not TV Tropes"?[[note]]Since you asked, [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Nerd_girl July, 2009]][[/note]] Lesser used, typically as a response, is "We Are Not 4chan!", implying a descent into chaotic snarkiness.
to:
A common cry among TVTropes Wiki/TVTropes traditionalists is "We Are Not Wikipedia!" This invokes a SlipperySlopeFallacy that implies that any change to the wiki will lead to TV Tropes losing its "character" and becoming SeriousBusiness. Of course, {{Wikipedia}} has a different mission in mind, so such a comparison is moot. Besides, when was the last time you heard a Wikipedian claim "We Are Not TV Tropes"?[[note]]Since you asked, [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Nerd_girl July, 2009]][[/note]] Lesser used, typically as a response, is "We Are Not 4chan!", implying a descent into chaotic snarkiness.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Per edit requests thread.
Changed line(s) 3,4 (click to see context) from:
A common cry among TVTropes traditionalists is "We Are Not Wikipedia!" This invokes a slippery slope fallacy that implies that any change to the wiki will lead to TV Tropes losing its "character" and becoming SeriousBusiness. Of course, {{Wikipedia}} has a different mission in mind, so such a comparison is moot. Besides, when was the last time you heard a Wikipedian claim "We Are Not TV Tropes"?[[note]]Since you asked, [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Nerd_girl July, 2009]][[/note]] Lesser used, typically as a response, is "We Are Not 4chan!", implying a descent into chaotic snarkiness.
to:
A common cry among TVTropes traditionalists is "We Are Not Wikipedia!" This invokes a slippery slope fallacy SlipperySlopeFallacy that implies that any change to the wiki will lead to TV Tropes losing its "character" and becoming SeriousBusiness. Of course, {{Wikipedia}} has a different mission in mind, so such a comparison is moot. Besides, when was the last time you heard a Wikipedian claim "We Are Not TV Tropes"?[[note]]Since you asked, [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Nerd_girl July, 2009]][[/note]] Lesser used, typically as a response, is "We Are Not 4chan!", implying a descent into chaotic snarkiness.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 3,4 (click to see context) from:
A common cry among TVTropes traditionalists is "We Are Not Wikipedia!" This invokes a slippery slope fallacy that implies that any change to the wiki will lead to TV Tropes losing its "character" and becoming SeriousBusiness. Of course, {{Wikipedia}} has a different mission in mind, so such a comparison is moot. Besides, when was the last time you heard a Wikipedian claim "We Are Not TV Tropes"?[[hottip:*:Since you asked, [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Nerd_girl July, 2009]]]] Lesser used, typically as a response, is "We Are Not 4chan!", implying a descent into chaotic snarkiness.
to:
A common cry among TVTropes traditionalists is "We Are Not Wikipedia!" This invokes a slippery slope fallacy that implies that any change to the wiki will lead to TV Tropes losing its "character" and becoming SeriousBusiness. Of course, {{Wikipedia}} has a different mission in mind, so such a comparison is moot. Besides, when was the last time you heard a Wikipedian claim "We Are Not TV Tropes"?[[hottip:*:Since Tropes"?[[note]]Since you asked, [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Nerd_girl July, 2009]]]] 2009]][[/note]] Lesser used, typically as a response, is "We Are Not 4chan!", implying a descent into chaotic snarkiness.
Changed line(s) 7 (click to see context) from:
For the record, it is fine to disagree with the site's editorial or administrative policies. However, invoking blanket arguments such as "[[RuinedFOREVER ruining the wiki]]" renders your opinion uselessly vague. It should go without saying that different people have different ideas about what makes the wiki fun and useful. Be specific and argue constructively.
to:
For the record, it is fine to disagree with the site's editorial or administrative policies. However, invoking blanket arguments such as "[[RuinedFOREVER "[[DarthWiki/RuinedFOREVER ruining the wiki]]" renders your opinion uselessly vague. It should go without saying that different people have different ideas about what makes the wiki fun and useful. Be specific and argue constructively.constructively.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
As Nakama has, finally, been renamed, this little bit of troper history can be consigned to the rubbish bin.
Deleted line(s) 7,8 (click to see context) :
Trope Repair Shop has recently been working on Troper's Second Law: ''As a thread becomes longer, the probability of it turning into a discussion of whether to rename {{Nakama}} approaches one.''
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
For the record, it is fine to disagree with the site's editorial or administrative policies. However, invoking blanket arguments such as "[[RuinedFOREVER ruining the wiki]]" renders your opinion uselessly vague. It should go without saying that different people have different ideas about what makes the wiki fun and useful. Be specific and argue constructively.
----
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 1 (click to see context) from:
[[redirect:DarthWiki/ptitler7tmx55n]]
to:
A common cry among TVTropes traditionalists is "We Are Not Wikipedia!" This invokes a slippery slope fallacy that implies that any change to the wiki will lead to TV Tropes losing its "character" and becoming SeriousBusiness. Of course, {{Wikipedia}} has a different mission in mind, so such a comparison is moot. Besides, when was the last time you heard a Wikipedian claim "We Are Not TV Tropes"?[[hottip:*:Since you asked, [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Nerd_girl July, 2009]]]] Lesser used, typically as a response, is "We Are Not 4chan!", implying a descent into chaotic snarkiness.
A subset of GodwinsLaw, and just like that one, invoking this law means the person in question automatically loses the discussion.
Trope Repair Shop has recently been working on Troper's Second Law: ''As a thread becomes longer, the probability of it turning into a discussion of whether to rename {{Nakama}} approaches one.''