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* "Character C" is a possible example of this because... |
* "Character C" is a possible example of this because... |
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* To some, "Work D" is an example of "Trope E"... |
* To some, "Work D" is an example of "Trope E"... |
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When writing an example, don't precede it with words like "arguably", "possibly", or "to some". This is an example of [[Weasel Words]], and although we are more tolerant of such than [[That Other Wiki]], in this case it weakens the foundation of the example by making it subjective. It is true that there may be disagreement between two or more tropers over whether or not a work uses a certain trope. That's fine. You can argue about it all you want in the discussion page or in your edit reasons. If a valid argument can be made against the work using the trope, and it trumps the argument for it, the example should just be removed. |
When writing an example, don't precede it with words like "arguably", "possibly", or "to some". This is an example of [[Weasel Words]], and although we are more tolerant of such than [[That Other Wiki]], in this case it weakens the foundation of the example by making it subjective. It is true that there may be disagreement between two or more tropers over whether or not a work uses a certain trope. That's fine. You can argue about it all you want in the discussion page or in your edit reasons. If a valid argument can be made against the work using the trope, and it trumps the argument for it, the example should just be removed. |
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If you truly believe that your example fits the trope, then list it. If it's [[Not an Example]], then don't. If you have an example but aren't sure what trope it's an example ''of'', list it [[Examples Searching for |
If you truly believe that your example fits the trope, then list it. If it's [[Not an Example]], then don't. If you have an example but aren't sure what trope it's an example ''of'', list it [[Examples Searching for a Trope|here]]. If the item in question is subjective, it belongs on the [[Your Mileage May Vary|YMMV]] page. Just don't write an "arguable" example. |
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For other words and phrases that should be avoided when writing examples, see [[Word Cruft]]. |
For other words and phrases that should be avoided when writing examples, see [[Word Cruft]]. |