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Happy June!
Hello Pokémon Fans!


As we continue to smooth out the final kinks with our recent upgrade to MediaWiki 1.35, we are happy to share that a few of the reported issues from the initial release have been resolved. The issue involving broken functions related to user emails have been resolved.
We've got some '''exciting updates''' about [[Bulbapedia]] to share with you today - let's get started!


Additionally, a known issue of Encyclopedia Pokemonis desktop links being broken for logged out users, affecting the ability for our wiki to externally link to other language affiliates has been resolved.
First, '''let's start thinking with Browsing Portals'''! A Browsing Portal is a new, curated way to navigate the encyclopedia; you can explore a variety of topics all from a single landing page. Starting off, we have portals prepared for '''[[Browse:Video Games|Video Games]]''', '''[[Browse:Animation|Animation]]''', and the '''[[Browse:Trading Card Game|Trading Card Game]]''' to help you navigate these media, with more to come later, so be sure to take a look.


Currently, Bulbapedia tech is prioritizing addressing the following issues affecting user site navigation and experience:  
Next, '''user account name changes are now live'''! If you've been waiting for this feature — or are simply in the mood for a change — you can post your request on the [[Bulbapedia talk:Username policy|username policy talk page]] or message one of our many [[Bulbapedia:Staff|volunteer staff]] on their talk pages. They'll be happy to help!
* A known issue of CentralAuth functionality affecting users and their ability to globally log into/link accounts
* A known issue of the newly formatted RecentChanges design being completely broken. The old version has been set as default and users are encouraged to disable the new design in their preferences until we can fix it.


A full list of known issues related to the MediaWiki 1.35 upgrade, as well as features and updates on our progress of addressing them, can be found on our {{bp|Technical Update Changelog|changelog}}. The changelog talk page may be used to report many new issues that have not been recorded so our tech can work to address them as soon as possible.
Now, we'd like to share a few '''policy updates''':


More updates to come!
* With an increasing number of leaks of TCG cards, we've '''updated our [[Bulbapedia:Unreleased materials policy|Unreleased Materials Policy]] to include illegally obtained cards'''. Going forward, leaks of cards and products that occur during the production process, such as theft or unauthorized photography from a printing facility, will not be covered on Bulbapedia.


:Pokemaster97
* In order to provide further clarity and consistency across projects, we've '''updated the [[Bulbapedia:Manual of style|manual of style]] with guidelines on [[Bulbapedia:Manual of style#Article titles and terminology|how to title articles]]'''. You can read the detailed update on Bulbanews here: [https://bulbagarden.net/threads/bulbapedia-messages-from-the-editor-may-27-2024.301778/ Bulbapedia: Messages from the Editor — May 27th, 2024]
 
And finally, I'm pleased to share that '''Bulbagarden and Bulbapedia are hosting [https://bulbagarden.net/threads/come-help-us-in-growing-the-garden-applications-for-volunteer-positions-with-bulbagarden-and-the-bulbapedia-are-open-until-june-16th.301762/ a staff drive]'''! If you have any interest in joining our volunteer staff team, '''fill out our [https://bulbagarden.net/forms/index.php/351963?lang=en Bulbapedia Junior Administrator application]''' before June 16th. We hope you take this chance to make a lasting impact on our community encyclopedia - we can't wait to hear from you!
 
That’s all for now. See you next time!
 
:Maverick Nate
:Editor-in-Chief, Bulbapedia
:Editor-in-Chief, Bulbapedia
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Latest revision as of 13:27, 27 May 2024

May 27 043

Hello Pokémon Fans!

We've got some exciting updates about Bulbapedia to share with you today - let's get started!

First, let's start thinking with Browsing Portals! A Browsing Portal is a new, curated way to navigate the encyclopedia; you can explore a variety of topics all from a single landing page. Starting off, we have portals prepared for Video Games, Animation, and the Trading Card Game to help you navigate these media, with more to come later, so be sure to take a look.

Next, user account name changes are now live! If you've been waiting for this feature — or are simply in the mood for a change — you can post your request on the username policy talk page or message one of our many volunteer staff on their talk pages. They'll be happy to help!

Now, we'd like to share a few policy updates:

  • With an increasing number of leaks of TCG cards, we've updated our Unreleased Materials Policy to include illegally obtained cards. Going forward, leaks of cards and products that occur during the production process, such as theft or unauthorized photography from a printing facility, will not be covered on Bulbapedia.

And finally, I'm pleased to share that Bulbagarden and Bulbapedia are hosting a staff drive! If you have any interest in joining our volunteer staff team, fill out our Bulbapedia Junior Administrator application before June 16th. We hope you take this chance to make a lasting impact on our community encyclopedia - we can't wait to hear from you!

That’s all for now. See you next time!

Maverick Nate
Editor-in-Chief, Bulbapedia

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