2,465
edits
Bulbanews:Manual of style: Difference between revisions
m
→Image preferences
| Line 59: | Line 59: | ||
''For further details, please see the [http://archives.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Archives:Manual_of_style Archives manual of style]''. | ''For further details, please see the [http://archives.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Archives:Manual_of_style Archives manual of style]''. | ||
Images are often a helpful visual addition to the content of articles. However, in some cases, it is questionable what images are best used for articles. | Images are often a helpful visual addition to the content of articles. They give additional context and attract readers. However, in some cases, it is questionable what images are best used for articles. | ||
* If there is official artwork, such as the {{bp|Ken Sugimori}} stock artwork or video game sprites, this is always the preferred image. | * If there is official artwork, such as the {{bp|Ken Sugimori}} stock artwork or video game sprites, this is always the preferred image. These images can usually be found in the Archives categories for each Pokémon or character. For example, Sugimori artwork of Bulbasaur could be found by accessing [http://archives.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Category:Bulbasaur Category:Bulbasaur] on the Archives. | ||
* If there is no official artwork, such as screenshots from episodes or manga, ones created by the contributing user are preferred over images taken from other sources. There will inevitably be disputes about which user-created image is best, as there is no exact policy on such; however, the image should generally be the highest quality and most informative image. | * If there is no official artwork, such as screenshots from episodes or manga, ones created by the contributing user are preferred over images taken from other sources. There will inevitably be disputes about which user-created image is best, as there is no exact policy on such; however, the image should generally be the highest quality and most informative image. | ||
* Overwriting existing images is acceptable, since Bulbanews favors the image with the higher quality, not the greater seniority. However, please avoid disputes by discussing the change with the user who uploaded the former image ''before'' uploading the new image. | * Overwriting existing images is acceptable, since Bulbanews favors the image with the higher quality, not the greater seniority. However, please avoid disputes by discussing the change with the user who uploaded the former image ''before'' uploading the new image. | ||