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eh, we'll see how it goes... not sure where to put link templates though...
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=====Why are they important?=====
=====Why are they important?=====
The Archives is a place where images are uploaded, and it is best that they are organized.
The Archives is a place where images are uploaded, and it is best that they are organized.
=====What are some common categories?=====
Some common categories include {{cat|Moves (game)}}, {{cat|Location artwork}}, and main character categories. Specifics include {{cat|Pikachu}}, {{cat|Ash Ketchum}}, {{cat|Meowth (Team Rocket)}}, and {{cat|Blue (Adventures)}}. If you are unsure if a certain category exists, check if it does through the search bar or ask a staff member or other active members.


===Tagging===
===Tagging===
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=====What are tags used for?=====
=====What are tags used for?=====
A license tag allows for general organization of images. It also allows the viewer to get an idea where the image came from, be it a screenshot, sprite, or otherwise.
A license tag allows for general organization of images. It also allows the viewer to get an idea where the image came from, be it a screenshot, sprite, or otherwise. In addition, this is for copyright purposes. Images are uploaded from a variety of sources, so it is a good idea to know where it is from should the image be questionable in infringing a copyright. Also, it determines how freely the uploaded image is able to be used outside of Bulbapedia, Bulbagarden Archives, and Bulbanews.


=====Why are they important?=====
=====Why are they important?=====
Like categories, they are important on images as they organize them in certain ways.
Like categories, they are important on images as they organize them in certain ways.
===Link templates===
=====What link templates are there?=====
Generally we use the same link templates as we do on Bulbapedia. For those unfamiliar with the link templates, the only templates that are really needed include {{template|bp}}, {{template|m}}, {{template|adv}}, {{template|p}}, {{template|game}}, {{template|a}}, and {{template|an}}. If you are unfamiliar with how any of the templates work or if you are wondering if a certain template exists, ask a staff member or other active members.


==Images==
==Images==
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==Summaries==
==Summaries==
=====What should I put in my summary?=====
=====What should I put in my summary?=====
Generally it would be best to describe what is going on in an image, such as an anime image.
Generally it would be best to describe what is going on in an image, such as an anime image. Keep it limited to a few sentences.


=====What are the summaries used for?=====
=====What are the summaries used for?=====
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=====Who can I contact if an admin isn't online?=====
=====Who can I contact if an admin isn't online?=====
Generally there is usually an admin watching over the Archives, even if they don't appear in the [[Special:RecentChanges|Recent Changes]]. However, if a vandal strikes and an Archives admin does not step in to solve it, please bring it up with an active Bulbapedia {{bp|Bulbapedia:Staff|staff member}}. If you are unsure who to ask, the [[Archives:Administrators|Archives's staff page]] will tell you who has sysop powers on the Archives who are also on Bulbapedia.
Generally there is usually an admin watching over the Archives, even if they don't appear in the [[Special:RecentChanges|Recent Changes]]. However, if a vandal strikes and an Archives admin does not step in to solve it, please bring it up with an active Bulbapedia {{bp|Bulbapedia:Staff|staff member}}. If you are unsure who to ask, the [[Archives:Administrators|Archives's staff page]] will tell you who has sysop powers on the Archives who are also on Bulbapedia.


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