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Hello Pokémon Fans!
Hi Bulbapedia readers! Today, we have a '''few announcements'''.


We've got some '''exciting updates''' about [[Bulbapedia]] to share with you today - let's get started!
First, please take a look at '''two additional [[:Category:Browsing Portals|Browsing Portals]]'''! Stock up before the big battle with our new portals for '''[[Browse:Items|Items]]''' and '''[[Browse:Characters|Characters]]'''. Look forward to more coming soon!


First, '''let's start thinking with Browsing Portals'''! A Browsing Portal is a new, curated way to navigate the encyclopedia; you can explore a variety of topics all from a single landing page. Starting off, we have portals prepared for '''[[Browse:Video Games|Video Games]]''', '''[[Browse:Animation|Animation]]''', and the '''[[Browse:Trading Card Game|Trading Card Game]]''' to help you navigate these media, with more to come later, so be sure to take a look.
Next, let's talk about our '''[[Bulbapedia:What's Growing On|What's Growing On newsletter]]'''. For those who haven't heard of ''What's Growing On'', it's a monthly post on [[Bulbanews]] celebrating our dedicated contributors and the excellent additions they make to the encyclopedia. You can read our new comprehensive history here: [[Bulbapedia:What's Growing On]]! Now, you may be asking how you can appear in the newsletter. Well, you are in luck! '''Introducing the [[Bulbapedia:Bulletin Board|Bulbapedia Bulletin Board]]!''' The Bulletin Board is a place where staff post a curated list of tasks: if you complete one, you guarentee yourself a spot in the next issue of ''What's Growing On''! We hope you take this chance to plant your name and help the encyclopedia grow!


Next, '''user account name changes are now live'''! If you've been waiting for this feature — or are simply in the mood for a change — you can post your request on the [[Bulbapedia talk:Username policy|username policy talk page]] or message one of our many [[Bulbapedia:Staff|volunteer staff]] on their talk pages. They'll be happy to help!
Now, allow me to congratulate the '''new {{bp|Junior Administrators}}''' joining our volunteer staff team! Give a round of applause to {{u|C.Ezra.M}}, {{u|FolksCallMeHilbert}}, {{u|Hikaru Wazana}}, {{u|Lakelimbo}}, {{u|Meeper12346}}, {{u|minibug}}, {{u|Pikiwyn}}, {{u|SuperPikaPool13}}, {{u|Thespeon196}}, and {{u|Welkamo}}! We look forward to seeing the exciting contributions they will bring to Bulbapedia. In other staffing news, our Social Media team has bolstered its ranks, providing a refreshed focus on the Bulbapedia dedicated accounts. Expect to see '''fresh new graphics''' and posts broadcasting our '''most and least visited Pokémon pages''' on the Bulbapedia [https://twitter.com/Bulbapedia X (Twitter) account].


Now, we'd like to share a few '''policy updates''':
Finally, as we wrap up work on our current projects, here are the '''upcoming content improvements''' you can expect to see in the near future:
 
* Developing a new, user-friendly infobox for our {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} pages: ([[Bulbapedia talk:Project Pokédex#Upgraded Pokémon Infobox|dedicated discussion space]])
* With an increasing number of leaks of TCG cards, we've '''updated our [[Bulbapedia:Unreleased materials policy|Unreleased Materials Policy]] to include illegally obtained cards'''. Going forward, leaks of cards and products that occur during the production process, such as theft or unauthorized photography from a printing facility, will not be covered on Bulbapedia.
* Splitting the [[Pokémon anime]] page: ([[Talk:Pokémon anime#Split discussion|dedicated discussion space]])
 
* Refreshing our TCG card pages, starting with making the card text templates mobile friendly
* In order to provide further clarity and consistency across projects, we've '''updated the [[Bulbapedia:Manual of style|manual of style]] with guidelines on [[Bulbapedia:Manual of style#Article titles and terminology|how to title articles]]'''. You can read the detailed update on Bulbanews here: [https://bulbagarden.net/threads/bulbapedia-messages-from-the-editor-may-27-2024.301778/ Bulbapedia: Messages from the Editor — May 27th, 2024]
 
And finally, I'm pleased to share that '''Bulbagarden and Bulbapedia are hosting [https://bulbagarden.net/threads/come-help-us-in-growing-the-garden-applications-for-volunteer-positions-with-bulbagarden-and-the-bulbapedia-are-open-until-june-16th.301762/ a staff drive]'''! If you have any interest in joining our volunteer staff team, '''fill out our [https://bulbagarden.net/forms/index.php/351963?lang=en Bulbapedia Junior Administrator application]''' before June 16th. We hope you take this chance to make a lasting impact on our community encyclopedia - we can't wait to hear from you!


That’s all for now. See you next time!
That’s all for now. See you next time!

Revision as of 06:46, 19 July 2024

July 19 043

Hi Bulbapedia readers! Today, we have a few announcements.

First, please take a look at two additional Browsing Portals! Stock up before the big battle with our new portals for Items and Characters. Look forward to more coming soon!

Next, let's talk about our What's Growing On newsletter. For those who haven't heard of What's Growing On, it's a monthly post on Bulbanews celebrating our dedicated contributors and the excellent additions they make to the encyclopedia. You can read our new comprehensive history here: Bulbapedia:What's Growing On! Now, you may be asking how you can appear in the newsletter. Well, you are in luck! Introducing the Bulbapedia Bulletin Board! The Bulletin Board is a place where staff post a curated list of tasks: if you complete one, you guarentee yourself a spot in the next issue of What's Growing On! We hope you take this chance to plant your name and help the encyclopedia grow!

Now, allow me to congratulate the new Junior Administrators joining our volunteer staff team! Give a round of applause to C.Ezra.M, FolksCallMeHilbert, Hikaru Wazana, Lakelimbo, Meeper12346, minibug, Pikiwyn, SuperPikaPool13, Thespeon196, and Welkamo! We look forward to seeing the exciting contributions they will bring to Bulbapedia. In other staffing news, our Social Media team has bolstered its ranks, providing a refreshed focus on the Bulbapedia dedicated accounts. Expect to see fresh new graphics and posts broadcasting our most and least visited Pokémon pages on the Bulbapedia X (Twitter) account.

Finally, as we wrap up work on our current projects, here are the upcoming content improvements you can expect to see in the near future:

That’s all for now. See you next time!

Maverick Nate
Editor-in-Chief, Bulbapedia

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