Welcome to The Confirmed Fake Rumor Catalog -- Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Edition!
(Tana gets to run another one of these in under a year? Nintendo is actively trying to murder me at this point.)
History Lesson GO!
During the last few weeks before X and Y were released, people began getting extremely confused as to which rumors had been confirmed, were still unconfirmed, or debunked entirely. To help alleviate that confusion, I created the original Confirmed Fake/Unconfirmed Rumor Catalog (Rest in peace, old thread...), to help people keep track of what was what. It was a lot of fun to do, so when OR/AS were announced, I made a second iteration: the Confirmed Fake Rumor Catalog -- OR/AS Edition. Then, last year came the Confirmed Fake Rumor Catalog: Sun/Moon Edition, thus cementing my position as "that crazy chick who compiles this stuff for half a year".
Okay... But what's the purpose of all this?
The point of this thread is to help people keep track of what is fake, in the hopes that we can avoid the same picture/screenshot/rumor being posted over and over again, when the item in question was debunked long ago (like the great deviantArt final Froakie evo debacle of XY).
Specifically, I'm collecting as much plausible fake Art, Scans, and Screenshots as I can find, and condensing them all into one easy-to-check reference thread (the key word there being 'plausible'.) This thread can serve as both a catalog of what's confirmed fake, as well as a catch-all for fishy information/rumors. If it's debunked, it'll go in the catalog; if it's real, we can all discuss it in an appropriate thread.
Well that all makes sense. How can I contribute?
Excellent question, my hypothetical friend! Below I have broken down what should and should not be posted in this thread in detail. Keep in mind some of this might change as we go along, but in general I'm going to try and stick to the format of this thread's predecessors. For now, however, this is what you should keep in mind before posting:
[IMPORTANT!] What Should and Should NOT Be Posted in This Thread [IMPORTANT!]
You SHOULD Post:
- Fake CoroCoro Scans: Every generation, it seems the fake CoroCoro scans get more and more authentic-looking, to the point that it can get hard for people to keep track of which ones are fake sometimes. These tend to come out more frequently when CoroCoro is due to leak, and can be debunked easily once the issue comes out officially on the 15th of the month.
You SHOULD NOT Post:
- Really REALLY Fake Stuff: I'll let a few super-blatant fakes in the catalog now and then (Ludiwampert, anyone?), but if it isn't convincing in the very least (or was obviously made as a joke to begin with), please refrain from posting it.
- Confirmed Information: That gets its own thread, obviously. Same for unconfirmed rumors.
- Legitimate CoroCoro Scans: Legitimate CoroCoro leaks will have their own threads for discussion and speculation. Putting them in here would be redundant and potentially confusing.
- Personal Speculation: This thread is NOT to be used to post personal speculation or 'What I want to see in the new games'. There will be plenty of threads for that.
That was a lot, but I think I got it. Still, is there anything else?
Yes, there are a few more things you should know before posting.
First, please check to see if an item is already categorized, or if someone else has posted it recently if it isn't. Once I add an item to its appropriate section, I'll 'like' the post of the person who posted it. It just makes everything easier, and you'll know at a glance whether or not I saw your post.
Second, please, PLEASE do NOT post images hosted by 4chan here! 4chan links are not known for their permanence, and the last thing we need is a reference catalog full of broken references. Either offer it as an attachment, or link it through another image-hosting website. If the image is large, please put it in spoiler tags.
Info will hopefully be categorized frequently, but keep in mind that I'm currently holding a job in retail, and as such I cannot monitor this thread 24/7. It may take me a while to sort out rumors as we get closer to release date, so I ask in advance for your patience. [**NEW FOR US/UM**: Mods, PLEASE feel free to add items to the thread in my absence. Tana has a lot on her plate and any help is greatly appreciated.]
I also make mistakes, so if you see a spot where I screwed up, let me know so I can fix it! Just like with adding new information, I'll 'like' the post of the person who brought the issue to my attention once it is fixed, to reduce clutter. Otherwise, I tend to post when the catalog is updated (especially if I haven't gotten to it in a few days), though I do my best not to bump the thread needlessly. I also search for fake information about once a week to get the most blatant stuff, but I don't constantly patrol the corners of the internet looking for fakes. So any help is really appreciated, especially as we get closer to release.
That's it! Thanks for your help in advance, and I hope this catalog will help you in the near future!
Confirmed Fake Scans:
Confirmed Fake Art:
Confirmed Fake Screenshots:
Confirmed Fake Info:
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*More sections may be added as information comes out*
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