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* We try to use images from ''My Little Pony'' works if possible. That is to say, for in-universe subjects, ''NO fanart''. Artwork produced by staff members but never officially used can also be used, but only under specific circumstances. Fan made vectors ''can'' be used for 'Physical appearance' sections ''if'' they allow for it.
* We try to use images from ''My Little Pony'' works if possible. That is to say, for in-universe subjects, ''NO fanart''. Artwork produced by staff members but never officially used can also be used, but only under specific circumstances. Fan made vectors ''can'' be used for 'Physical appearance' sections ''if'' they allow for it.
* Preferred main images include:
* Preferred main images include:
** For characters: Head/mugshots in neutral lighting. Textless comic covers or officially released art can be considered as well, such as with {{FIM|Rarity}}, [[Megatron]], etc.
** '''For characters:''' Head/mugshots in neutral lighting. Textless comic covers or officially released art can be considered as well, such as with {{FIM|Rarity}}, [[Megatron]], etc.
** For places: Establishing shots if possible are preferred. Ones that show off all, or most, of the place. For big places like countries, maps usually work.
** '''For places:''' Establishing shots if possible are preferred. Ones that show off all, or most, of the place. For big places like countries, maps usually work.
** For staff: We typically prioritize images that have the staff in a context related to ''My Little Pony'' media (see: [[Maitreyi Ramakrishnan]] and [[Ken Jeong]] for reference). This is not a requirement but it's nice. Generally any image is fine as long as its not covered up or explicit.
** '''For staff:''' We typically prioritize images that have the staff in a context related to ''My Little Pony'' media (see: [[Maitreyi Ramakrishnan]] and [[Ken Jeong]] for reference). This is not a requirement but it's nice. Generally any image is fine as long as its not covered up or explicit.
** '''For episodes:''' A screenshot of a major part of the story is usually preferred. If the episode has scenes shot in an alternate animation style, those are also good choices.
** '''For films/TV series/video games, etc:''' Usually for these, film posters, DVD/game covers or other official art is preferred.
* '''ALWAYS REMEMBER TO LIST PROPER COPYRIGHT INFO IN YOUR UPLOADS'''. (Note: Copyright templates are work in progress - should be done by the end of October, 2022)
* '''ALWAYS REMEMBER TO LIST PROPER COPYRIGHT INFO IN YOUR UPLOADS'''. (Note: Copyright templates are work in progress - should be done by the end of October, 2022)