Troper Types: Difference between revisions

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* '''Trope Editor''':

** Habitat: "Edit Page"

** Function: The cleanup crew. Despising typos and bad information, they swoop in to correct bad grammar and factual inaccuracies. A large part of what makes Wiki Magic work, the Editor is detail-orientated and can spot a mistake from a mile away. When you look through a page history, you might not even notice an Editor's ~~changes -- but~~ red text will vanish and spelling will appear to readjust itself.

** Function: The cleanup crew. Despising typos and bad information, they swoop in to correct bad grammar and factual inaccuracies. A large part of what makes Wiki Magic work, the Editor is detail-orientated and can spot a mistake from a mile away. When you look through a page history, you might not even notice an Editor's changes—but red text will vanish and spelling will appear to readjust itself.

* '''Trope Repairman''':

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* '''The Breaking News Editor'''

** Habitat: Trope pages for active works.

** Function: To be the first to update the page after a plot twist, the appearance of a new trope, and ~~similar -- frequently~~ within minutes of its appearance.

** Function: To be the first to update the page after a plot twist, the appearance of a new trope, and similar—frequently within minutes of its appearance.

** Favourite Tropes: Any which have achieved Troper Critical Mass (Girl Genius, Doctor Who, etc.)

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** Purpose: To seek out any and all examples of their fetish du jour, and Entry Pimp the ones they know about.

** Favourite Tropes: Whatever gets their motor revving.

** Natural Enemies: The easily [[~~Squick|squicked~~]]; certain types of Troper Activists.

** Natural Enemies: The easily [[squick]]ed; certain types of Troper Activists.

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** Function: removing or adding material to support their favourite issue.

** Favourite Tropes: anything to do with their issue.

** Natural Enemy: [[Troll~~|Trolls~~]], other Single Issue Wonks with opposing issues.

** Natural Enemy: [[Troll]]s, other Single Issue Wonks with opposing issues.

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* '''Activist Troper (a.k.a Troper with an Agenda)'''

** Habitat: Any trope with any potential to get political

** Function: This troper is strongly eager to promote a cause. Whether it's Christianity, feminism, [[Hypocritical Humor|keeping politics out of TvTropes]] or ensuring free ice cream for all, this troper will promote it in his or her editing if it is relevant to do so, and sometimes won't even reserve it for these occasions. They can be a highly positive contributor if they keep their heads and are respectful of other people's views, but the Activist Troper may have a negative impact if they start removing anything they don't agree ~~with -- or~~ go on a [[Author Filibuster|Troper Filibuster]] right in the middle of a trope page.

** Function: This troper is strongly eager to promote a cause. Whether it's Christianity, feminism, [[Hypocritical Humor|keeping politics out of TvTropes]] or ensuring free ice cream for all, this troper will promote it in his or her editing if it is relevant to do so, and sometimes won't even reserve it for these occasions. They can be a highly positive contributor if they keep their heads and are respectful of other people's views, but the Activist Troper may have a negative impact if they start removing anything they don't agree with—or go on a [[Author Filibuster|Troper Filibuster]] right in the middle of a trope page.

** Favourite Tropes: Whatever tropes and works have anything to do with whatever issue they happen to support.

** Natural Enemy: Other Activist Tropers with opposing views

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* '''The Patriot'''

** Habitat: Tropes connected to their country of origin, as well as [[Values Dissonance]]

** Purpose: [[Misplaced Nationalism|Defending their territory.]] Patriots are often found pottering around in the [[Useful Notes]] section, ensuring that the information on their particular country stays up to date. Sensible versions gently correct stereotypes and conduct discussions on the forums; less sensible types charge into the middle of any trope that mildly criticises their country with flaming torch and pitchfork at the ready. Neither is fond of sweeping generalisations about their country of birth, but the former takes a more tolerant view and is therefore more productive. The latter [[~~Natter|natters~~]] incessantly, and can quickly descend into true [[Single-Issue Wonk]], if not outright [[Troll]].

** Purpose: [[Misplaced Nationalism|Defending their territory.]] Patriots are often found pottering around in the [[Useful Notes]] section, ensuring that the information on their particular country stays up to date. Sensible versions gently correct stereotypes and conduct discussions on the forums; less sensible types charge into the middle of any trope that mildly criticises their country with flaming torch and pitchfork at the ready. Neither is fond of sweeping generalisations about their country of birth, but the former takes a more tolerant view and is therefore more productive. The latter [[natter]]s incessantly, and can quickly descend into true [[Single-Issue Wonk]], if not outright [[Troll]].

** Natural Enemy: Er...each other. Sensible Patriots don't think their more...zealous counterparts are doing anyone any favours. Said zealous counterparts think that the calmer version is a sellout and lacks commitment.

** Favourite Tropes: Ones connected to issues of nationality. The calmer type even likes those that are less than complimentary about their country (for example, [[Eagle Land]], [[British Stuffiness]], [[Germanic Depressives]]) since they can get a giggle out of the stereotype. Expect them to put a disclaimer at the bottom of the trope though, if said trope doesn't make it clear that this is not the case in reality.

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== Just trying to help...and failing ==

[[Just Trying to Help|There is no malice in these species]], they just tend to be a little...overenthusiastic. However, try telling that to the Editors and Repairmen left to sweep up the rubble. Not to worry - a quick read of the rules, familiarity with the wiki and a helping hand from one of the more [[The Shepherd|helpful troper types]] will quickly promote them to another category. Approach the [[Just Trying to Help]] troper with kindness and assistance unless and until they prove ~~contentious -- they~~ could become valuable Wiki allies, but too vicious a lambasting and they may become a Cynical or Destructive type instead.

[[Just Trying to Help|There is no malice in these species]], they just tend to be a little...overenthusiastic. However, try telling that to the Editors and Repairmen left to sweep up the rubble. Not to worry - a quick read of the rules, familiarity with the wiki and a helping hand from one of the more [[The Shepherd|helpful troper types]] will quickly promote them to another category. Approach the [[Just Trying to Help]] troper with kindness and assistance unless and until they prove contentious—they could become valuable Wiki allies, but too vicious a lambasting and they may become a Cynical or Destructive type instead.

* '''The Sinkhole Pimp'''

** Habitat: They're everywhere!

** Function: Turns every other word into a [[Pothole]] or a [[Sinkhole]]. Rarely bothers to check if they are using the trope correctly. The mortal enemy of the Trope Repairman.

** Favourite Tropes: [[Pothole Magnet~~|Pothole Magnets~~]] and [[Stock Phrases]].

** Favourite Tropes: [[Pothole Magnet]]s and [[Stock Phrases]].

* '''The Nit-Natterer'''

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== Destructive Types ==

There's no getting around ~~it -- some~~ species just ruin the habitat for everyone.

There's no getting around it—some species just ruin the habitat for everyone.

* '''[[Wiki Vandal]]'''