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As work on {{bp|Project Overgrow}} continues, so does Bulbapedia itself. Despite this, some of you may have noticed that we have been having some issues with the server as of late, with Bulbapedia being inaccessible from time to time. This is due to a glitch in the system which we have been investigating to its fullest in order to eliminate as quickly as possible.
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Hello Pokémon Fans!


Through our continued prosperity, however, we have garnered the attention of a less-than-favorable faction. Wikia's "The Pokémon Encyclopedia" has recently been found to have taken the content of various Bulbapedia articles, changed one or two words (while at the same time remaining formatted overall in the same way), and posted it as their own. While this is not the fault of their administrators at all, the fact that, when this is pointed out to them, the administrators do nothing about the copied content or attempt to hide our comments about it is a very disturbing fact.
We've got some '''exciting updates''' about [[Bulbapedia]] to share with you today - let's get started!


The Pokémon Encyclopedia, as a Wikia wiki, is licensed under the standard <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html GNU Free Documentation License]</span>, while Bulbapedia's content is licensed under the <span class="plainlinks">[http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.5/ Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License]</span>, incompatible with Wikia's license. Bulbapedia's license requires strictly that the content is attributed to Bulbapedia and its users, and additionally, the "noncommercial" aspect of the license requires that no money is made off of the content <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.wikia.com/wiki/Wikia:About Wikia's own About page clarifies that it is a commercial entity]</span>, while Bulbapedia's ads are in place to keep the server in place.
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.


Bulbapedia and Bulbagarden's administrators heavily '''''<u>discourage</u>''''' vandalism of The Pokémon Encyclopedia, despite their refusal to comply to our request to remove the copied content. However, we do encourage dialog with those in charge. So please, ask them, why are you taking content that we worked on?
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!


<p style="text-align: right;">[[Bulbapedia:Messages from the Editor|Read more]] | [[Bulbapedia:Messages from the Editor|Past messages]]</p>
Now, we'd like to share a few '''policy updates''':
 
* 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.
 
* 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
 
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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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