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Because Contributor has been strictly C&C since the site has started. Tiering Contributor came around later because the suspect test wasn't pulling many people.
We've tried to change the infraction message but I think you need mysql access and anyone who has it is very busy / not here
Noticed your VM on Lee's profile. I know that's not what vBulletin is reporting as the problem, but the .gif you posted is 120x120px, which is bigger than you can have as an avatar, so I resized it (which will also push its filesize down, of course). Try this:
Forgot about the Entralink Arceus (but still noncherish ball + 4th gen only TM/tutor move = impossible without hacks). Also instead of "illegal ball because of shininess" it's "illegal shininess period". :P
Well from my understanding you only have a Wii to type on? Just wait it out until their is a computer you can use on a regular basis, but I'm sure you're more than qualified to be accepted.