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* Statements - these are official statements on things such as fair use.
* Statements - these are official statements on things such as fair use.


=Policies=
==Policies==
==Blocking policy==
===Blocking policy===
: ''Main article: [[Bulbapedia:Blocking policy]]''
{{main|Bulbapedia:Blocking policy}}
 
A summary of the offenses which can lead to blocking include but are not limited to:
A summary of the offenses which can lead to blocking include but are not limited to:
* Vandalism
* Vandalism
* Malicious page editing
* Malicious page editing
* Link hijacking
* Link hijacking
* SPAMming
* Spamming
* Edit or Revert Wars
* Edit or revert wars
* Advertising
* Advertising
* Avoiding blocks through sockpuppets or proxy IPs
* Violations of other Bulbapedia policies
* Violations of other Bulbapedia policies


==Username policy==
===Image reversion policy===
: ''Main article: [[Bulbapedia:Username policy]]''
{{main|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|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.
The username policy outlines what is and what is not permissible in a username on Bulbapedia, and the Bulbapedia regulations on bots.


==Edicts==
===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===
{{main|Bulbapedia:Signature policy}}


Edicts may be issued by the Editor-in-Chief of Bulbapedia, the Chief of Staff of Bulbagarden, the Coordinator of Bulbagarden, and other selected persons, designated by one of the named powers.  They are completely binding when addressing an issue; ignoring them carries severe consequences, which may include a block.  A current list of Editorial Edicts may be found [[Bulbapedia:Editorial Edicts|here]].
The signature policy outlines what is and what is not permissible in a Bulbapedian's signature.


=Guidelines=
==Guidelines==
==Manual of style==
===Manual of style===
: ''Main article: [[Bulbapedia:Manual of style]]''
{{main|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.
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.


==Protected page guidelines==
===Notability requirements===
: ''Main article: [[Bulbapedia:Protected page guidelines]]''
{{main|Bulbapedia:Notability requirements}}
 
The notability requirements dictate what is and is not notable enough to merit a Bulbapedia article.
 
===Protected page guidelines===
{{main|Bulbapedia:Protection}}


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.


=Processes=
==Processes==
==Dispute resolution==
===Dispute resolution===
: ''Main article: [[Bulbapedia:Dispute resolution]]''
{{main|Bulbapedia:Dispute resolution}}
 
The formalized dispute resolution process on Bulbapedia is based on hearings at two tiers.


The formalised dispute resolution process on Bulbapedia is based on hearings at two tiers.
===Policy creation===
==Shipping arbitration==
{{main|Bulbapedia:Policy creation}}
: ''Primary forum: [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/showthread.php?t=8838 Bulbagarden forums]''
: ''Arbitration results: [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/showpost.php?p=151347&postcount=1 List of approved and rejected ships]''


All [[:Category:Shiping|ships]] must be approved by the shipping arbitration committee before articles are written. Rejected and yet-unapproved ships may be listed on [[list of shippers]].
Users can create proposed policies in their userspace and flag them as a proposed policy.


=Statements=
==Statements==
==Copyrights==
===Copyrights===
: ''Main article: [[Bulbapedia:Copyrights]]''
{{main|Bulbapedia:Copyrights}}


[[Category:Bulbapedia policies|*]]
[[Category:Bulbapedia policies|*]]

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