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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. | 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, anime 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 [[a:Category:Bulbasaur|Category:Bulbasaur]] on the Archives. | * If there is official artwork, such as the {{bp|Ken Sugimori}} stock artwork, anime 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 [[a:Category:Bulbasaur|Category:Bulbasaur]] on the Archives. | ||
**Anime stock artwork of Pokémon should only be used for articles about the anime, while {{pkmn|Dream World}} Pokémon artwork should only be used for articles relating to the Dream World (as well as {{pkmn|Global Link}} in certain cases). Otherwise, the Sugimori artwork should be used. Sprites should only be used when no other artwork is available, excluding when tables are used. | **Anime stock artwork of Pokémon should only be used for articles about the anime, while {{pkmn|Dream World}} Pokémon artwork should only be used for articles relating to the Dream World (as well as {{pkmn|Global Link}} in certain cases). Otherwise, the Sugimori artwork should be used. Sprites should only be used when no other artwork is available, excluding when tables are used. Uncommon artwork, like those from Pokémon Center promotions and Pokémon distributions, may be used when appropriate. | ||
* 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. | ||