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Actually I saw that no one reported it before i did, and messily? That's your opinion, it wasn't messily written. [[User:Playerking95|Playerking95]] 06:44, 12 February 2011 (UTC)
Actually I saw that no one reported it before i did, and messily? That's your opinion, it wasn't messily written. [[User:Playerking95|Playerking95]] 06:44, 12 February 2011 (UTC)
:You filled out the new article form messily. The article itself wasn't too bad, but the rest of it...
<pre>{{Article|
type=news |
picture=http://pokebeach.com/news/0211/victini-and-the-light-hero-reshiram.jpg | [shouldn't be hotlinking to PokéBeach]
caption=Reshiram to also get a movie on the 16th of July, 2011. |
weekday=Saturday |
day=12 |
month=2 |
year=2011 |
time=05:02:42 |
discusstype=bmgf | [this should initially be left blank, and should only be used to link to Bulbagarden (hence the "bmgf")]
discusslink=http://detail.chiebukuro.yahoo.co.jp/qa/question_detail/q1055469655 | [again, this should usually be left blank]
sourcetype=bulbanews |
sourcename= | [you didn't put your own name]
sourcelink= |
tagline=The Deep Black Pokemon, Zekrom and the Vast White Pokemon Reshiram, will get their own movie for Movie 14 |
blurb=Version exclusives, Reshiram and Zekrom, to get their own Pokemon movie for Best Wishes Movie 1. }} [not proper grammar]
{{CategorizeIn|Anime|2|11}}
The two version different Pokemon.... [cut off so it doesn't stretch my screen; this part was mostly okay]
</pre>
:Hopefully you can see my criticisms in the text above. Note also for the title that numbers should be spelled out and only the first word and proper nouns get capital letters. You may want to read over the {{bn|manual of style}} and {{bn|article submission}} guide.
:Additionally, I was already writing my own report when I found yours; I deleted the misspelled title first and left the other one until afterward. Sorry for any inconvenience and better luck with your future submissions. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana">[[bp:User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#000">darklord</span>]][[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 07:04, 12 February 2011 (UTC)
==Reply==
I'm not really familiar with mediawiki, and don't know whether you get notified when I reply on my own user page, so here goes again:
That's right, excluding the mention if the footer it wasn't very clear indeed. Well, I'll give a try to a short short bio:
''Hercules Papatheodorou or Arty2 as known over the tubes, is by profession an architect based in Greece, but has been spending a very large chunk of his time on the Pokemon fandom ever since it became popular. He's mostly known for making the fansite [http://www.legendarypokemon.net Legendary Pokemon] and his Open Source [http://www.legendarypokemon.net/javacalc.html IV calculator]. Last but not least, he hates talking about himself.''
Feel free to tailor it as appropriate :] [[User:Arty2|Arty2]] 08:57, 12 February 2011 (UTC)
== About the source ==
http://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Draft:Pok%C3%A9mon_Black_and_White_sells_1.08_million_on_day_1_in_US
I know the PR exists. Just, where? I got it secondhand, so I'm not sure whether a forum post is OK. I would really prefer a real PR article. The exact text is like this:
NEW POKÉMON VIDEO GAMES SHATTER U.S. SALES RECORDS
Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version Combine to Sell More Than 1 Million in a Single Day
REDMOND, Wash., March 8, 2011 – Two new Pokémon™ video games went on sale on March 6 and promptly shattered all previous U.S. Pokémon sales records. The Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version games for the Nintendo DS™ family of systems became the fastest-selling Pokémon video games of all time, selling more than 1.08 million units after just one day of availability. That surpasses the previous one-day sales record of more than 780,000 set by the Pokémon Diamond Version and Pokémon Pearl Version games in April 2007.
"Longtime Pokémon fans are attracted to the new Pokémon, new battle systems and a new region to explore, while newcomers enjoy the ability to jump in and have fun right away," said Charlie Scibetta, Nintendo of America's senior director of Corporate Communications. "These sales numbers illustrate the continued strength of the Nintendo DS family of systems. Already established as the nation's best-selling video game platform of all time, the installed base of more than 47 million makes it the ideal hand-held for developers to reach a huge gaming-focused target audience."
Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version feature more than 150 new Pokémon for players to catch, train and battle. The never-before-seen Unova region gives players a whole new world to explore. For the first time in the series, in-game environments change with the four seasons. The games also introduce Triple Battles and Rotation Battles, which give players even more choices when battling.
For more information about Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version, visit http://www.pokemonblackwhite.com.
(Checking Pokémon.com yielded nothing) --[[User:Turtwig Lover|Turtwig Lover]] 11:53, 9 March 2011 (UTC)
:This appears to have been taken care of. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana">[[bp:User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#000">darklord</span>]][[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 04:08, 10 March 2011 (UTC)
== [[Template:Article]] ==
I just want to tell you that the new template for news articles is looking absolutely flawless, thanks for all the hard work. <span style="color:#00FF00">♫♪</span>[[User:Adyniz|<span style="color:#6699FF;">'''Ady'''</span>]][[User talk:Adyniz|<span style="color:#99CCFF;">'''Niz'''</span>]]<span style="color:#00FF00">♪♫</span> 14:17, 28 March 2011 (UTC)
:Haha, thanks. (For a moment there I thought you were commenting to tell me it had broken the whole site or something!) &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana">[[bp:User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#000">darklord</span>]][[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 20:29, 28 March 2011 (UTC)
== Thanks for updating the story I submitted... ==
...but the file [[a:File:566Archen Dream.png|566Archen Dream.png]] is already used in the article as a top story picture. Maybe you can add [[a:File:567Archeops Dream.png|this file]] instead?
Anyways, sorry about adding the video.<br />
~~'''''<font face="Verdana">[[User:LDEJRuff|LDE]][[User talk:LDEJRuff|JRuff]]</font>'''''~~ 23:36, 24 May, 2011 (EDT)
:I'm guessing it was a video you made yourself? I didn't think it was something that should be run, as it wasn't exactly an official attempt to get the episodes aired, and I'm sure they'll air soon enough.
:I guess I can change the image, but since the episode is mainly about Archen I think it'll be okay just to have the same picture. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana">[[bp:User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#000">darklord</span>]][[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 03:39, 25 May 2011 (UTC)
== Table ==
Thanks for publishing my second column, now that I have a second do you think you could produce a table to group them, I'm not good with wikicode [[User:05308|05308]] 23:27, 28 May 2011 (UTC)
:Like [[Template:Origin]]? I certainly can. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana">[[bp:User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#000">darklord</span>]][[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 23:30, 28 May 2011 (UTC)
::Beautiful, just like that, but mabye blue, thank you [[User:05308|05308]] 23:32, 28 May 2011 (UTC)
:::I hope green's okay for now. I might redesign these boxes later and give you a different color then, but for now I'll leave it green to match the overall BN colorscheme. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana">[[bp:User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#000">darklord</span>]][[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 23:39, 28 May 2011 (UTC)
::::thats fine :) beautiful, thanks again XD (I'm very excited that people like my column) [[User:05308|05308]] 09:22, 29 May 2011 (UTC)
:::::I'm personally very impressed with it. I particularly enjoyed the touch of psychology you applied in the Squirtle column. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana">[[bp:User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#000">darklord</span>]][[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 09:30, 29 May 2011 (UTC)
::::::Yeah I didn't think I had enough of tthat in Pikachu's [[User:05308|05308]] 09:48, 29 May 2011 (UTC)
== No issue this weekend ==
I've been away all weekend and will be untill Monday, I may write the next P & D in the week but I think it is best left till the weekend. Just thought you deserved an eplanation [[User:05308|05308]] 23:24, 18 June 2011 (UTC)
:No worries. Thanks for letting us know. Ady wrote something last night, so we aren't short on content. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana">[[bp:User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#000">darklord</span>]][[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 23:31, 18 June 2011 (UTC)
Thanks, Trom I wondering if there was anyway I could edit my columns after they are published? I feel kind of silly reporting my own mistakes, and I feel I may have to in many future columns (I'm not perfect :3). Is that possible, or would that mean maaking me an admin? [[User:05308|05308]] 23:35, 18 June 2011 (UTC)
:I'll see what I can do. For now, just check and double check. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana">[[bp:User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#000">darklord</span>]][[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 23:41, 18 June 2011 (UTC)
Sure thing [[User:05308|05308]] 23:41, 18 June 2011 (UTC)
== Rudehamtaro ==
Hey Darklord Rudhamtaro with a News question.... I understand  you deleated my first artical in the series  Flares Battle Corner! and I was woundering what EXACTLY was wrong with it. In this case I can fix and repost the file. thank you -Rudehamtaro☆
:Hi Rudehamtaro. If you want to publish a column series you need to approach the Bulbanews {{bn|board of editors}} with your idea as prescribed [[Bulbanews:Contact us|here]]. Only after you have gained approval can you submit draft opinions. However, the article you wrote was not up to Bulbanews quality standards. Take a look at our {{bn|manual of style}} and brush up on your spelling. If this is too much, you may be more interested in writing personal blogs at [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net Bulbagarden forums]. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana">[[bp:User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#000">darklord</span>]][[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 10:16, 9 September 2011 (UTC)
== Absol Hail  ==
Hey dark lord. Sorry about what I wrote on your bulbapedia page. guess I sould`ve been a little more calm. I just wanted to know what was EXACTLY wrong with mine to.... {{unsigned|Absol Hail}}
:Exactly what was wrong? Pretty much the same as Rudehamtaro's. {{bp|User_talk:The_dark_lord_trombonator#U_Got_a_Problem.3F|Full response to you is here}}. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana">[[bp:User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#000">darklord</span>]][[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 01:57, 10 September 2011 (UTC)
== please ==
please let me to edit my page for last time i promise you that i don't edit it any more --[[User:Alipikachu|Alipikachu]] ~~ [[User talk:Alipikachu|Talk]] 07:12, 23 September 2011 (UTC)--[[User:Alipikachu|Alipikachu]] ~~ [[User talk:Alipikachu|Talk]] 07:12, 23 September 2011 (UTC)--[[User:Alipikachu|Alipikachu]] ~~ [[User talk:Alipikachu|Talk]] 07:12, 23 September 2011 (UTC)--[[User:Alipikachu|Alipikachu]] ~~ [[User talk:Alipikachu|Talk]] 07:12, 23 September 2011 (UTC)--[[User:Alipikachu|Alipikachu]] ~~ [[User talk:Alipikachu|Talk]] 07:12, 23 September 2011 (UTC)--[[User:Alipikachu|Alipikachu]] ~~ [[User talk:Alipikachu|Talk]] 07:12, 23 September 2011 (UTC)--[[User:Alipikachu|Alipikachu]] ~~ [[User talk:Alipikachu|Talk]] 07:12, 23 September 2011 (UTC)--[[User:Alipikachu|Alipikachu]] ~~ [[User talk:Alipikachu|Talk]] 07:12, 23 September 2011 (UTC)--[[User:Alipikachu|Alipikachu]] ~~ [[User talk:Alipikachu|Talk]] 07:12, 23 September 2011 (UTC)--[[User:Alipikachu|Alipikachu]] ~~ [[User talk:Alipikachu|Talk]] 07:12, 23 September 2011 (UTC)--[[User:Alipikachu|Alipikachu]] ~~ [[User talk:Alipikachu|Talk]] 07:12, 23 September 2011 (UTC)--[[User:Alipikachu|Alipikachu]] ~~ [[User talk:Alipikachu|Talk]] 07:12, 23 September 2011 (UTC)
== Site issues ==
1. Why is it that the tabs on top (history, edit this page, watch, etc.) aren't in roundy? Is it just me?
2. There's a problem with the "Originally reported" portion on the front page.
:) <span style="font-family:Cracked; font-size:125%"><sup>[[bp:User:Tc26/Anime Predictions|<span style="color:#525252;">tc</span>]]</sup>[[:User:Tc26|<span style="color:#DAA520;">²₆</span>]][[:User talk:Tc26|<span style="color:#DAA520;">tc</span>]]<sub>[[bp:User:Tc26/Sandbox|<span style="color:#525252;">26</span>]]</sub></span> 01:36, 28 September 2011 (UTC)
: I know there's a problem with the front page. I'm working on a new layout for that anyway, so we'll get there. The error is because we have the new "user" parameter which the {{template|lead article}} template does not pick up.
: I have no idea what's up with the tabs at the top; I'm using the Vector skin. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana">[[bp:User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#000">darklord</span>]][[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 03:52, 28 September 2011 (UTC)
== Redirects ==
Trom, do we need [http://bulbanews.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Special:ListRedirects&limit=500&offset=0 these draft redirects]? I was thinking to get rid off them but they're in a huge quantity. So, I thought I should ask you first, just in case if they're being used somewhere. I did check a few, none of them linked to anything. <span style="color:#00FF00">♫♪</span>[[User:Adyniz|<span style="color:#6699FF;">'''Ady'''</span>]][[User talk:Adyniz|<span style="color:#99CCFF;">'''Niz'''</span>]]<span style="color:#00FF00">♪♫</span> 17:11, 12 October 2011 (UTC)
:We don't need them, but they aren't doing any harm by staying there. I don't think its worth our time to bother going through and massdeleting them. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana">[[bp:User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#000">darklord</span>]][[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 20:16, 12 October 2011 (UTC)
::Oh, okay :) <span style="color:#00FF00">♫♪</span>[[User:Adyniz|<span style="color:#6699FF;">'''Ady'''</span>]][[User talk:Adyniz|<span style="color:#99CCFF;">'''Niz'''</span>]]<span style="color:#00FF00">♪♫</span> 02:49, 13 October 2011 (UTC)
==Learning better Newspaper stuff==
Hey! As you have been the primary editor of the articles I have been submitting, I figured it would be safe to ask this to you. I would really LOVE a job as a columnist or reporter (or both?) for Bulbanews. I have been trying to prove that I am not above going to the obscure (AKA the Japanese stuff I can't understand) to try to get a story and its direct stories, but something that I know I could improve on is my "newspaper style" writing. I mean I took journalism 101 my sophomore year of high school, but I really don't believe that it has given me the full understanding I need (as evident by all the edits I need). I was just wondering if you could refer me to a source for me to broaden my knowledge so that I can continue to contribute to Bulbanews.
Furthermore, could you explain how to submit an article to National Bulbagraphic? It appears to be the same as Bulbanews, and I don't want to submit an article to Bulbanews by mistake.
Sorry for the long message, but thanks in advance. --[[User:BaileyPlaysPokemon|BaileyPlaysPokemon]] 05:57, 22 November 2011 (UTC)
:Hi there. Your contributions thus far have been better than we are used to for new users to Bulbanews, so good job :) For more information on how we do things, have a look at the {{bn|article submission}} guide, {{bn|manual of style}}, and maybe {{bn|resources}} as well. To contribute to NBG, contact [http://bmgf.bulbagarden.net/private.php?do=newpm&u=17 evkl]. &mdash;'''<span style="font-family:Verdana">[[bp:User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#000">darklord</span>]][[User talk:The dark lord trombonator|<span style="color:#0047AB">trom</span>]]</span>''' 07:37, 22 November 2011 (UTC)
::Awesome list of resources! Thanks a ton! --[[User:BaileyPlaysPokemon|BaileyPlaysPokemon]] 16:19, 22 November 2011 (UTC)