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=====This user is reverting me, what do I do?===== | =====This user is reverting me, what do I do?===== | ||
Users do fight over content, however, instead of getting in an edit war, bring it up on the other user's talk page, | Users do fight over content, however, instead of getting in an edit war, bring it up on the other user's talk page, the talk page of the page itself, or finally, staff member's talk page to solve the problem. Edit wars are frowned upon and users caught in edit wars can face short blocks depending on the revisions they've changed. | ||
==Mainspace related== | ==Mainspace related== | ||
=====What is the mainspace?===== | =====What is the mainspace?===== | ||
The mainspace refers to anything without a prefix, which would be like the | The mainspace refers to anything without a prefix, which would be like the ''User:'' namespace or the ''Shipping:'' namespace. All encyclopedic content is in the mainspace for editing. | ||
=====A user reverted me, why?===== | =====A user reverted me, why?===== | ||
If a user reverts | If a user reverts your edit, it might be that your edit was not needed, already in the article, or for some other reason that may be mentioned in the edit summary. If you are confused about why you were reverted, ask the user on their talk page. | ||
=====My page is deleted, why?===== | =====My page is deleted, why?===== | ||
Most likely a page was deleted for being not notable, already being on Bulbapedia or because it was poorly written. If you are unsure why your page was deleted, ask the administrator who deleted it. | Most likely a page was deleted for being not notable, already being on Bulbapedia, or because it was poorly written. If you are unsure why your page was deleted, ask the administrator who deleted it. | ||
==Talkpage related== | ==Talkpage related== | ||
=====What does a user mean when they mention "the forums"?===== | =====What does a user mean when they mention "the forums"?===== | ||
The forums are a place on Bulbagarden where users can discuss a variety of topics. | The [https://forums.bulbagarden.net/index.php forums] are a place on Bulbagarden where users can discuss a variety of topics. | ||
=====My comment was removed for replying to old discussions, what does this mean?===== | =====My comment was removed for replying to old discussions, what does this mean?===== | ||
Generally old | Generally, old discussions over six months old should not be revived, however, if there is a legitimate reason to bring it up again, please do so. | ||
=====Can I use the talk pages to talk with my friends?===== | =====Can I use the talk pages to talk with my friends?===== | ||
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=====I can't edit anything on Bulbapedia, why?===== | =====I can't edit anything on Bulbapedia, why?===== | ||
Generally if a user cannot edit a page, there are some reasons behind it. One common reason is that the page is protected, which is done for a variety of reasons, such as the page being a high traffic page, or a dispute has taken place. The second reason might be that editing is locked to all users not | Generally, if a user cannot edit a page, there are some reasons behind it. One common reason is that the page is protected, which is done for a variety of reasons, such as the page being a high traffic page, or a dispute has taken place. The second reason might be that editing is locked to all users that are not staff or edit lock exempted. Generally, lockdowns are put in place during times where servers are stressed or large amounts of information are being released, which allows for specified users to work on adding the information. | ||
==Bulbagarden Archives related== | ==Bulbagarden Archives related== | ||
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=====Why do we use AniPNG instead of GIFs for animated sprites?===== | =====Why do we use AniPNG instead of GIFs for animated sprites?===== | ||
Archives | Archives use apng over gif for animated sprites because apngs have lower filesizes and have higher quality. | ||
=====Why can't I move or delete files?===== | =====Why can't I move or delete files?===== | ||
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==Bulbanews related== | ==Bulbanews related== | ||
=====What is Bulbanews?===== | =====What is Bulbanews?===== | ||
Bulbanews is part of Bulbagarden that hosts news about events related to Pokémon, such as events, new | Bulbanews is part of Bulbagarden that hosts news about events related to Pokémon, such as events, new games, manga or TCG releases, and the like. | ||
For questions about Bulbanews, see [[:n:Bulbanews:FAQ|this page]]. | For questions about Bulbanews, see [[:n:Bulbanews:FAQ|this page]]. | ||
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===Who can I contact if an admin isn't online?=== | ===Who can I contact if an admin isn't online?=== | ||
Usually there is an admin online somewhere, staff members are italicized or bolded in the Recent Changes so they can be spotted easily. | Usually, there is an admin online somewhere, staff members are italicized or bolded in the Recent Changes so they can be spotted easily. You can also reach out on the Bulbapedia Discord Server. | ||
===How do I get rid of the advertisements?=== | ===How do I get rid of the advertisements?=== | ||
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===I saw an advertisement that I found offensive/disruptive. What do I do?=== | ===I saw an advertisement that I found offensive/disruptive. What do I do?=== | ||
Bulbapedia strives to uphold a family-friendly, and easy reading experience, and as such our advertisements should follow this standard as well. If you happen to find a questionable advertisement | Bulbapedia strives to uphold a family-friendly, and easy reading experience, and as such our advertisements should follow this standard as well. If you happen to find a questionable advertisement or one that you find disruptive to your reading experience, please follow these steps: | ||
:1. Right-Click the ad and click on "Copy Link Location" (note that some browsers may use slightly different terms) | :1. Right-Click the ad and click on "Copy Link Location" (note that some browsers may use slightly different terms) | ||
:2. Take a screenshot of said advertisement | :2. Take a screenshot of said advertisement | ||
:3. Post both the link location | :3. Post both the link location and the screenshot in [http://forums.bulbagarden.net/index.php?threads/bad-ad-reporting-thread.29680/ this thread]. | ||
We will then evaluate the advert and have it removed from rotation if it is deemed offensive/disruptive. | We will then evaluate the advert and have it removed from rotation if it is deemed offensive/disruptive. | ||
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===Other sites=== | ===Other sites=== | ||
====Can I copy/steal stuff from other sites?==== | ====Can I copy/steal stuff from other sites?==== | ||
No. Stealing content from other sites is wrong and if stolen content is found, it will be deleted and the user who added it will face a block. Fansites may not be reliable at times. Bulbapedia relies on announcements from sites such as Pokemon.com or Nintendo before making articles or changing pages. If any user finds stolen content, report it to a staff member, and it will be dealt with from there. | No. Stealing content from other sites is wrong and if stolen content is found, it will be deleted and the user who added it will face a block. Fansites may not be reliable at times and their hard work should not be plagiarized. Bulbapedia relies on announcements from sites such as Pokemon.com or Nintendo before making articles or changing pages. If any user finds stolen content, report it to a staff member, and it will be dealt with from there. | ||
====I found your info on a different website. What should I do?==== | ====I found your info on a different website. What should I do?==== | ||
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====Why do you romanize Pokémon like this when Serebii uses something different?==== | ====Why do you romanize Pokémon like this when Serebii uses something different?==== | ||
Bulbapedia and Serebii have their own different styles of romanization, and each | Bulbapedia and Serebii have their own different styles of romanization, and each creates their romanizations independently. | ||
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[[Category:Bulbapedia policies|{{PAGENAME}}]] | [[Category:Bulbapedia policies|{{PAGENAME}}]] | ||