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* Link hijacking
* Link hijacking
* Spamming
* Spamming
* Edit or revert Wars
* Edit or revert wars
* Advertising
* Advertising
* Avoiding blocks through sockpuppets or proxy IPs
* Avoiding blocks through sockpuppets or proxy IPs
* Violations of other Bulbapedia policies
* Violations of other Bulbapedia policies
===Image reversion policy===
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The image reversion policy outlines the rules and limitations when changing screenshot images in Bulbapedia's anime articles.


===Username policy===
===Username policy===
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The username policy outlines what is and what is not permissible in a username on Bulbapedia, and the Bulbapedia regulations on bots.
The username policy outlines what is and what is not permissible in a username on Bulbapedia, and the Bulbapedia regulations on bots.
===Userspace policy===
{{main|Bulbapedia:Userspace policy}}
The userspace policy outlines the limitations on userpage edits on Bulbapedia, as well as what content is and is not acceptable in a user's own userpage on Bulbapedia.


===Signature policy===
===Signature policy===
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The signature policy outlines what is and what is not permissible in a Bulbapedian's signature.
The signature policy outlines what is and what is not permissible in a Bulbapedian's signature.
===Edicts===
{{main|Bulbapedia:List of edicts}}
Edicts are the final say on specific issues, and may be issued by the {{bp|Editorial board|executive policymakers}}. They are completely binding; ignoring them carries severe consequences, which may include a block.
Appeals to have an edict rescinded or modified may be addressed to the {{bp|editorial board}}.


==Guidelines==
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===Protected page guidelines===
===Protected page guidelines===
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Protected pages on Bulbapedia can only be edited by administrators. These are guidelines for adminstrators to decide whether an article requires protection.
Protected pages on Bulbapedia can only be edited by administrators. These are guidelines for adminstrators to decide whether an article requires protection.
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The formalized dispute resolution process on Bulbapedia is based on hearings at two tiers.
The formalized dispute resolution process on Bulbapedia is based on hearings at two tiers.
===Policy creation===
{{main|Bulbapedia:Policy creation}}
Users can create proposed policies in their userspace and flag them as a proposed policy.


==Statements==
==Statements==

Latest revision as of 23:07, 14 July 2020

Bulbapedia policies in general are statements issued by Bulbapedia that have varying scope and power. They fall into four categories:

  • Policies - these are strongly binding recommendations and can be considered law.
  • Guidelines - these are non-binding recommendations for administrators and users.
  • Processes - these outline formal processes on Bulbapedia such as dispute resolution.
  • Statements - these are official statements on things such as fair use.

Policies

Blocking policy

Main article: Bulbapedia:Blocking policy

A summary of the offenses which can lead to blocking include but are not limited to:

  • Vandalism
  • Malicious page editing
  • Link hijacking
  • Spamming
  • Edit or revert wars
  • Advertising
  • Avoiding blocks through sockpuppets or proxy IPs
  • Violations of other Bulbapedia policies

Image reversion policy

Main article: Bulbapedia:Image reversion policy

The image reversion policy outlines the rules and limitations when changing screenshot images in Bulbapedia's anime articles.

Username policy

Main article: Bulbapedia:Username policy

The username policy outlines what is and what is not permissible in a username on Bulbapedia, and the Bulbapedia regulations on bots.

Userspace policy

Main article: Bulbapedia:Userspace policy

The userspace policy outlines the limitations on userpage edits on Bulbapedia, as well as what content is and is not acceptable in a user's own userpage on Bulbapedia.

Signature policy

Main article: Bulbapedia:Signature policy

The signature policy outlines what is and what is not permissible in a Bulbapedian's signature.

Guidelines

Manual of style

Main article: Bulbapedia:Manual of style

The Bulbapedia manual of style dictates the conventions and rules for writing used on Bulbapedia. It outlines the rules on names, titles, redirects, writing style, usage, etc.

Notability requirements

Main article: Bulbapedia:Notability requirements

The notability requirements dictate what is and is not notable enough to merit a Bulbapedia article.

Protected page guidelines

Main article: Bulbapedia:Protection

Protected pages on Bulbapedia can only be edited by administrators. These are guidelines for adminstrators to decide whether an article requires protection.

Processes

Dispute resolution

Main article: Bulbapedia:Dispute resolution

The formalized dispute resolution process on Bulbapedia is based on hearings at two tiers.

Policy creation

Main article: Bulbapedia:Policy creation

Users can create proposed policies in their userspace and flag them as a proposed policy.

Statements

Copyrights

Main article: Bulbapedia:Copyrights
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