User talk:PrelateZeratul

Past tense
Hello, just letting you know that we keep Plot sections of our articles in present tense (in-universe writing) even if the character is dead. The only thing that should be written in past tense is the history section and, in the case of deceased characters, the introduction as well. Thanks 08:46, March 31, 2014 (UTC)
 * Thanks so much for letting me know, I apologize for not consulting a higher up but it was very late. My edits were based on what I have observed in other wikis, and the fact that I could find no policy regarding the issue (Manual of style in policy appears to be empty, although I do note the under construction tag). Additionally, some articles were written in conflicting styles and I used my best judgement. If it is the policy to use present tense (even in the case of the deceased) I will certainly follow that. Lastly, what is included in the 'introduction'? Is that solely the text at the top, or does it include sections like appearance and personality as well? While I can understand using the present tense for alive characters, it seems silly to use present tense descriptions for deceased characters. However, if this is the policy of this wiki then I will again defer. Thanks for your time.

--PrelateZeratul (talk) 16:24, March 31, 2014 (UTC)


 * Oh yea, the text on top, Appearance, Personality and I'm thinking that Abilities section as well should be in past tense for deceased characters. You can check Gunther Schultz's page since I wrote it myself some time ago so it should follow whatever manual of style we'd like to follow (yeah, our fault, we still need to put it up at the policy page x.x). Thanks for understanding 17:40, March 31, 2014 (UTC)


 * Thanks for the response, and no worries on the policy page, I understand completely. I will do my best to use Gunthers page as an example. Later tonight I'll have more free time and will reverse the edits I made to those few pages, and continue to do the same for other deceased characters. Thanks again for clearing up my confusion. --PrelateZeratul (talk) 18:02, March 31, 2014 (UTC)


 * Thanks for the help! And yes, there is still a lot of inconsistency that needs to be taken care of, as for the names, yes, I suppose the articles refer to characters with the names that are often used in manga, though usually it would be first names. 07:40, April 1, 2014 (UTC)


 * Thanks for clearing that up and for your speedy response, it is so helpful to have involved admins. I will privilege first names in my edits from now on, but use other names when that is what they are commonly called (Pixis being the prime example). Thanks again! PrelateZeratul (talk) 08:03, April 1, 2014 (UTC)