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| '''[[Pokémon_Black_and_White_Versions|BLACK AND WHITE ARE HERE!!]]''' As everyone clamors to grab a copy, we want to be here to bring you all the information we can. That being said, we also want your experience with the site to be as smooth as possible, so we have disabled editing to all non-staff users. While annoying to many (sorry), it should help the site run more efficiently. During this lock, our {{bp|Staff}} will still continue to update information though, so don't worry, the site will continue to update even through the lockdown.
| | Bulbapedia is finally open for editing. However the servers are still under very heavy load, which you may notice results in longer load times and occasional errors. To help limit the load, userspace editing is strictly limited to one edit per day, using the UTC clock at the top of every page. We would also like to remind you that the articles are the main purpose of Bulbapedia, so please edit them as well. Due to the inherent unimportance of trivia sections, we formally request editing and discussion of trivia sections be left alone for the time being. |
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| Speaking of staff, as Black and White bring us into a new era, we aim to bring you the best service we can, but the only way we can do that is with a staff of dedicated individuals to run the show. On that note, it's time to give them an overhaul. A number of your favorite staff members have been promoted, including three very special promotions.
| | Secondly, several users have been recieving edit requests via e-mail. If you recieve one, you should ask yourself 1) why the sender can't make the edit themselves, and 2) why the edit request has been made off-site. The answer to both is that the sender has been permanently blocked from editing, and is requesting that poor edits be made. In fulfilling these edit requests, you are helping a user to circumvent their block. Instead, report it to a staff member and ignore or block any further e-mails you recieve. Do not reply to the e-mail, this will allow the sender to contact you directly if they are not already. |
| Congratulations to {{u|CoolPikachu!}} and {{u|Jello}} whom are now members of the {{bp|Editorial Board}}! CoolPikachu! has been moving his way up the ranks for the past couple years and has arrived on the board thanks to his hard work and dedication. However, there's no discrediting Jello as she has likewise worked extra hard, on not just one site, but two. Jello took over the [[Bulbagarden Archives]] earlier this year and has been directing it with great focus.
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| That leaves us with the third promotion. Upon taking the Editor-in-Chief position, I am to choose my deputy, and I have chosen our resident dark lord, {{u|The dark lord trombonator}}. Trom has done an amazing amount of work over his time here at Bulbapedia running our contests, {{bp|Golden Bulbasaur Award}}s, and a number of other projects as well. {{u|Kogoro}}, the former deputy Editor-in-Chief will move into a new role as the site's Technical Director.
| | {{bp|Staff}} would like to remind users to be careful with their e-mail address. We can only block e-mails that are sent through the wiki. The [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/javachat.php Bulbapedia IRC] channel, '''[irc://irc.systemnet.info/bulbapedia #bulbapedia]''', remains in need of activity. Remember the preview button, and happy editing. |
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| To close, again, sorry about the lockdown, but it's a precaution to help you folks use our site better. For any suggestions, comments, issues, or whatnot, you can visit the [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/forumdisplay.php?f=195 Bulbapedia section] of the [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/index.php Bulbagarden forums] OR our all new '''[http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/javachat.php Bulbapedia IRC]''' located at '''[irc://irc.systemnet.info/bulbapedia #bulbapedia]''' (imagine that). Thanks to all of our users for your continued effort and have fun with Black and White!
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| <p style="text-align: right;">[[Bulbapedia:Messages from the Editor|Read more]] | [[Bulbapedia:Messages from the Editor|Past messages]]</p> | | <p style="text-align: right;">[[Bulbapedia:Messages from the Editor|Read more]] | [[Bulbapedia:Messages from the Editor|Past messages]]</p> |