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| {| align="center" width="100%" style="background: #99FF00; -moz-border-radius: 1em; border: 3px solid #000000;" | | The day before my 19th birthday, it is time for me to say goodbye to Bulbapedia. Over the nearly four years, nearly three of which I've been an administrator, there's been ups and downs, I've made {{u|MAGNEDETH|f}}{{u|Soramimi|r}}{{u|DCM|i}}{{u|Maverick Nate|e}}{{u|Pachirisulover12|n}}{{u|Rpp|d}}{{tt|s|I didn't list everyone, chill out. If we had good relations, I haven't forgotten.}} and enemies, but, whatever. I regret nothing. Not having much to contribute anymore and being left out of a lot of administrator-related discussions are two of many reasons. I seem misunderstood around here, and not many people like me, but I'd like to make it clear that I'm not leaving because of them. They don't matter. Fuck 'em. |
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| ==<span style="font-family:Verdana">Pokémon History & Life==
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| <span style="font-family:Verdana">I'm a user who registered on [[Bulbapedia]] on Sunday, October 28, 2007. I live in {{wp|St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador|St. John's}}, {{wp|Newfoundland & Labrador}}, {{wp|Canada}}. I'm founder and owner of the International Pokémon Gym League, or IPGL for short.
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| <span style="font-family:Verdana">So, let's see. Me being a Pokémon fan when I was about 6 years old in grade one. As the Pokémon franchise was taking the world by storm, I of course had to get in on the action. So, I asked for and got my lime green [[Game Boy Color|Game Boy Colour]] and [[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Pokémon Blue]] for Christmas that year. I immediately became hooked. I became such a huge fan of everything Pokémon. {{pkmn|anime}}, [[Version|games]], and {{pkmn|TCG}}. I played the hell out of that game. It would be all that me and my classmates would do during recess and lunch. Battling, trading, etc. As you can imagine, I asked for and got [[Pokémon Gold]] for Christmas of 2000. It was very exciting to have a game with [[List_of_Pokémon_by_National_Dex_number#.23152_-_.23200_Chikorita_-_Misdreavus|a bunch of new Pokémon]] to catch. We played the Gen 2 games as much as we did Gen 1.
| | There's a lot I could comment on here, but I'm leaving a site, not retiring from sport after a twenty-year season. If I did that, it'd be annoying to me. Like how administrators feel like they need to inform the rest of us when they won't be around their computers (or Bulbagarden specifically) for a few days. The site won't rot away because you are having other experiences in life rather than staying on the 'garden all night, not that there's anything wrong with that (seriously). Lighten up. |
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| <span style="font-family:Verdana">I think that around the year of 2001, my interest in the TCG and anime was gone. I guess I just stopped liking them gradually, and it seemed like alot of other people did, too. Me and everyone else played the games for a good while after, until around 2003. Until this year, we would all still be waiting for recess or lunch to come so we could whip out our GBCs.
| | Typing this, I have an odd feeling of sadness and relief. Hopefully I've at least left you with something to ponder. I'm really grateful that I can take away a few friends from this experience. I wasn't expecting to make any when I signed up. |
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| <span style="font-family:Verdana">As I said, starting in 2003, not many people liked Pokémon anymore. My guess would be because none of us wanted to get [[Game Boy Advance|Game Boy Advances]], therefore we were not able to play the [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|new games]]. Anyway, at this point Pokémon was dead, and 0 people did anything related to Pokémon. It was also (and still is) considered uncool, after a couple of years of being the world's favourite thing. I will always cherish and remember those days of playing non-stop, and being friends with every fan I would meet.
| | Feel free to contact me if you need some {{wp|Wikipedia:Don't-give-a-fuckism|help}}. I'll be visiting the forum somewhat, and my AIM is PorygonZee. |
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| <span style="font-family:Verdana">My interest was partially renewed in Summer 2007 when my [[Nintendo]]-fanboy friend was telling me how he had recently bought a new Pokémon game, [[Pokémon Diamond]]. I was curious, and at this point I didn't even know Pokémon things were still being made (though, now I hate when people don't realize this). So, I asked him to come over and let me take a look. When he turned it on, I was pretty impressed. He was walking around on [[Route 217]], and I thought it was cool how it was snowing. I also liked how everything looked kind of 3D. I just had to get a [[Nintendo DS]] and [[Pokémon Pearl]] for Christmas. Waiting for December 25th to come, I started playing my old Gold version again, trying to complete the [[Pokédex]]. I had gotten 217, but then the day came where I got my wished for stuff. It was very exciting.
| | Goodbye, Bulbapedia. |
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| <span style="font-family:Verdana">After then, I have become a big Pokémon fan again. So big of a fan, that it resulted in opening a <span class="plainlinks">[http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/forumdisplay.php?f=366 Wi-Fi gym league]</span> and becoming an [[Bulbapedia:Administrators|admin]] on Bulbapedia along with {{u|MAGNEDETH|Deth}} as {{bp|Archived nominations for administratorship/Virtual-Z|voted}} by the [[Special:ListUsers|fans]] on September 15, 2008. Hopefully I stay a fan for a looong time. Just as long as I don't die of {{u|MAGNEDETH|old age}}.
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| <span style="font-family:Verdana">Keeping my Pokémon love a secret from everyone else, outside of the Pokémon world I guess I'm kind of a normal person. I attend high school, hang out with my friends, go to work, all that stuff. I like cars/racing, anime, video games, TV, and sports such as soccer and hockey. I also played those 2 sports until 2008, when I decided that since I couldn't do anything with them (I was definitely good enough, just....shit), that I might as well stop playing and work. And that's it! I'm always glad to help, so don't be shy.
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| ==<span style="font-family:Verdana">Articles I Ceated==
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| {{color|000000|'''Check These Out'''}}
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| *[[10th Anniversary Movie Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl: Dialga vs. Palkia vs. Darkrai Music Collection]] (January 10, 2008)
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| *[[1999 Burger King Promotional Pokémon Toys]] (August 2, 2008)
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| *[[1998 KFC Promotional Pokémon toys (Kids Meal)]] (February 9, 2011)
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| *[[1998 KFC Promotional Pokémon toys (purchasable)]] (March 6, 2010)
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| *[[2008 Burger King Promotional Pokémon Toys]] (July 29, 2008)
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| *[[Akina Takaya]] (March 27, 2008)
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| *[[Big Nyarth Day]] (March 18, 2008)
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| *[[DJ Lily]] (March 18, 2008)
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| *[[Fun With Pokémon]] (December 19, 2009)
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| *[[Grin]] (November 7, 2009)
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| *[[Hello! Thank You!]] (January 8, 2008)
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| *[[Kaze no Message (CD)]] (June 1, 2008)
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| *[[Kellogg's Pokémon Pop-Tarts]]{{tt|*|Later merged into Pokémon food products}} (February 22, 2009)
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| *[[Kellogg's Pokémon Toasted Oat Cereal with Marshmallow Bits]] (February 22, 2009)
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| *[[Menu]] (June 18, 2008)
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| *[[Mighty Beanz Pokémon: Advanced]] (March 1, 2010)
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| *[[Natsu De Suka?]] (January 26, 2008)
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| *[[Network Ten]] (April 11, 2008)
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| *[[Pokémon 3D Pop-Outs]] (December 19, 2009)
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| *[[Pokémon aircraft]] (February 9, 2009)
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| *[[Pokémon Batteries]] (February 13, 2011)
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| *[[Pokémon Battle Dome Playset]] (February 27, 2010)
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| *[[Pokémon Collector's Series 1 Valentine's Day Cards & Envelopes]] (February 26, 2010)
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| *[[Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl Mechanical Pencils]]{{tt|*|Later merged into Pokémon stationery}} (March 1, 2010)
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| *[[Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl No. 2 Pencils]]{{tt|*|Later merged into Pokémon stationery}} (February 26, 2010)
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| *[[Pokémon Fossil Regeneration Station]] (March 2, 2010)
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| *[[Pokémon Fun With Mazes & Puzzles]] (December 25, 2009)
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| *[[Pokémon Master Trainer]] (June 1, 2008)
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| *[[Pokémon Pasta Shapes in Tomato Sauce]] (February 22, 2009)
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| *[[Pokémon Pokédex]] (February 1, 2010)
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| *[[Pokémon Pop Quiz]] (December 19, 2009)
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| *[[Pokémon Pop Quiz 2: The Johto Journeys]] (December 19, 2009)
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| *[[Pokémon Pop Quiz 3: Brain Busters]] (December 19, 2009)
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| *[[Pokémon Popzoids]]{{tt|*|Later merged into Pokémon food products}} (November 5, 2009)
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| *[[Pokémon: Sinnoh Hall Of Fame]] (January 3, 2010)
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| *[[Pokémon Stickédex]] (February 20, 2010)
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| *[[Pokémon Tomato Ketchup]]{{tt|*|Later merged into Pokémon food products}} (November 5, 2009)
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| *[[Pokémon X-Ray Machines]] (February 13, 2011)
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| *[[Popsicle Pokémon]]{{tt|*|Later merged into Pokémon food products}} (November 5, 2009)
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| *[[Save]] (June 18, 2009)
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| *[[Télétoon]] (October 17, 2009)
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| *[[Toasted TV]] (April 12, 2008)
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| *[[Topps Pokémon Gum-Filled Lollipop With Sticker]]{{tt|*|Later merged into Pokémon food products}} (November 5, 2009)
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| *[[TV Tokyo Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Pikachu Pin]] (March 1, 2010)
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| *[[Welch's Pokémon Jelly Jars]]{{tt|*|Later merged into Pokémon food products}} (February 23, 2009)
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| *[[YEAH!]] (March 15, 2008)
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| *[[YTV]] (January 23, 2008)
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| | style="color: #FFFF00;" | DO NOT LET THIS USER TOUCH THE '''[[Pokémon Trading Card Game|<span style="color: #FFD700;">TCG</span>]]''' AGAIN!.
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| | style="color: #696969;" | This user agrees with the '''{{wp|User:Antandrus/observations on Wikipedia behavior|observations on Wiki behavior}}'''.</span>.
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| | style="color: #696969;" | This user is a '''{{wp|Wikipedia:WikiOgre|WikiOgre}}'''.
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| | style="color: #C0C0C0;" | This user '''found''' the '''<span class="plainlinks">[http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/forumdisplay.php?f=366<span style="color: #20B2AA;">IPGL</span>]'''</span>.
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| | style="background: #B87333; color: #FFFFFF;" | This user removes '''[[wp:Bullshit|<span style="color: #FFFFFF;">bullshit</span>]]''' from '''[[Bulbapedia|<span style="color: #FFFFFF;">Bulbapedia</span>]]'''.
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| | style="background: #{{electric color}}; color: #006;" | I need to tell '''[[User:MAGNEDETH|<span style="color: #003;">you</span>]]''' something: '''[[Magneton (Pokémon)|<span style="color: #003;">Magneton</span>]]''' is just 3 '''[[Magnemite (Pokémon)|<span style="color: #003;">Magnemites</span>]]''' put together! Face it!
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