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While in position, MAGNEDETH put a main focus on the user experience, stating "We are here for the fans, so the site should cater to them." There was also a focus on staff organization to make it easier for users to identify moderators that would be best able to answer their questions. On December 9, 2012, MAGNEDETH stepped down and handed the site to {{u|Werdnae}}, appointing him the fifth Editor-in-Chief. | While in position, MAGNEDETH put a main focus on the user experience, stating "We are here for the fans, so the site should cater to them." There was also a focus on staff organization to make it easier for users to identify moderators that would be best able to answer their questions. On December 9, 2012, MAGNEDETH stepped down and handed the site to {{u|Werdnae}}, appointing him the fifth Editor-in-Chief. | ||
On February | On February 17, 2014, Werdnae stepped down and chose {{u|Kogoro}} as his successor. | ||
From the early days, Bulbapedia has been overseen by an {{bp|editorial board}} that collaborates on all executive decisions, including the making of {{cat|Bulbapedia policies|Bulbapedia policy}}. There are also many {{bp|administrators}} and other {{bp|staff}} who oversee the day-to-day running of the site. On April 22, 2010, the addition of a "Junior Administrator" position was announced to give accepted users a chance to learn the tasks of a staff member and possibly be accepted onto the staff. | From the early days, Bulbapedia has been overseen by an {{bp|editorial board}} that collaborates on all executive decisions, including the making of {{cat|Bulbapedia policies|Bulbapedia policy}}. There are also many {{bp|administrators}} and other {{bp|staff}} who oversee the day-to-day running of the site. On April 22, 2010, the addition of a "Junior Administrator" position was announced to give accepted users a chance to learn the tasks of a staff member and possibly be accepted onto the staff. | ||
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[[File:Main Page.png|thumb|right|250px|Bulbapedia's Main Page, in its standard coloration]] | [[File:Main Page.png|thumb|right|250px|Bulbapedia's Main Page, in its standard coloration]] | ||
===Articles=== | ===Articles=== | ||
Bulbapedia offers information on every aspect of the Pokémon franchise. {{bp|Projects}} exist for many areas, where editors can work together to grow Bulbapedia. The {{pkmn|anime}}, {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}}, {{pkmn|games}}, and {{pkmn|manga}} each have their own Project. One of the newest Projects, {{bp|Project Globe}} aims to increase Bulbapedia's international content, an area that was previously scarce. These Projects | Bulbapedia offers information on every aspect of the Pokémon franchise. {{bp|Projects}} exist for many areas, where editors can work together to grow Bulbapedia. The {{pkmn|anime}}, {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}}, {{pkmn|games}}, and {{pkmn|manga}} each have their own Project. One of the newest Projects, {{bp|Project Globe}} aims to increase Bulbapedia's international content, an area that was previously scarce. These Projects were run by {{bp|Project Leaders}}, whose job was to manage their Projects and make sure the Projects moved forward. | ||
{{bp|Featured articles}} are articles that have been recognized for their high quality and completeness. They | {{bp|Featured articles}} are articles that have been recognized for their high quality and completeness. They could be {{bp|Featured article candidates|voted on and nominated}} by every member of the community. | ||
Until 2012, several articles were featured on the [[Main Page]] of the wiki on a one-day rotation. | Until 2012, several articles were featured on the [[Main Page]] of the wiki on a one-day rotation. | ||