User talk:81.79.6.120

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Hello there! Welcome to Wikipedia! We've noticed that you've been making some great additions to the Wikipedia and we really appreciate it. Why not create an account and stay awhile? Wikipedia can use as many quality members as possible. If you ever need editing help visit Wikipedia:How does one edit a page and experiment at Wikipedia:Sandbox. If you need pointers on how we title pages visit Wikipedia:Naming conventions. If you have any other questions about the project then check out Wikipedia:Help or add a question to the Village pump. Hope to see you around for a long time to come! Cyrus Andiron 22:43, 16 December 2006 (UTC)


Just to say, I'm not new to Wikipedia; in fact, I've been coming here for a while now. Indeed, it is my default search toolbar for Firefox. During that time, I've gotten used to editing any glaring errors as I notice them. So, what are the benefits of joining for someone who is not very comitted, yet just makes a few corrections here and there? Also, will I lose my sense of humour, as many people claim is the case for Wikipedians? 81.79.6.120 23:09, 16 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Reasons

It was my default search toolbar for FireFox as well, that's how I ended up here. You don't have to be committed to be a part of Wikipedia and can edit as little or as much as you please. There are a number of benefits involved with creating an account. Here is a quick list:

  • The ability to start new pages, including your user page.
  • The ability to edit semi-protected pages (your account must be at least four days old to do this, but these pages can never be edited by unregistered users)
  • The ability to rename pages.
  • The ability to upload images.

Other benefits

  • The use of a username of your choice, provided that it is appropriate and available.
  • The ability to easily review all your contributions via a "My contributions" link.
  • The use of your own personal Wikipedia page watchlist to which you can add articles that interest you.
  • The ability to customize the appearance and behavior of the website for your viewing.
  • Become eligible for potentially taking on the role of a Wikipedia administrator.
  • The right to be heard in elections and have your vote count.
  • Your IP address will no longer be visible to other users meaning you will have greater privacy. (However, your IP address is still saved and accessible to users with Checkuser permission.)

Making your own user page is pretty fun because you can choose userboxes to describe yourself. See my user page for an example. Also, when responding to an inquiry on your talk page, you should answer on the talk page of the person who made the inquiry (in this case, mine). All you have to do is click the "t" below to go there.

I don't think we've lost our sense of humor.

Cyrus Andiron t/c00:03, 17 December 2006 (UTC)