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:In that case, everyone should share one account, namely Anonymous. What's the point of requiring registration then? [[User:Pomte|Pomte]] 00:45, 17 February 2007 (PST) | :In that case, everyone should share one account, namely Anonymous. What's the point of requiring registration then? [[User:Pomte|Pomte]] 00:45, 17 February 2007 (PST) | ||
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| + | ::I think the only reason to require registration is as a spam protection measure. Compulsory registration raises the barrier to entry for prospective editors. A shared, anonymous account makes editing more accessible, and it can be dealt with if spam or vandalism becomes a problem. For me, the biggest benefit is not having to remember ''another'' username and password. —[[User:Nothing|Nothing]] 03:27, 18 February 2007 (PST) | ||
Revision as of 11:27, 18 February 2007
This is a shared account. If there is a problem with some of the edits made under this account, please consider its other users before taking heavy-handed actions. Don't discount the value of anonymity.
- In that case, everyone should share one account, namely Anonymous. What's the point of requiring registration then? Pomte 00:45, 17 February 2007 (PST)
- I think the only reason to require registration is as a spam protection measure. Compulsory registration raises the barrier to entry for prospective editors. A shared, anonymous account makes editing more accessible, and it can be dealt with if spam or vandalism becomes a problem. For me, the biggest benefit is not having to remember another username and password. —Nothing 03:27, 18 February 2007 (PST)