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You do not need to reveal your [[wikipedia:Real life|real life]] identity, but having an account gives you a fixed Destinypedia identity that other users will recognize. There are many benefits to building a reputation for yourself as a logged-in user. As the number of edits grow and you make yourself known in the community, the other users grow to trust and respect you, and you will probably make some friends along the way. You can also work with other users on big editing projects and participate in policy discussions.

Being logged-in also means that your IP address is not available to the public, as it would be if you were able to edit anonymously. However, even if you have an account, your IP address can still be accessed by [[Destinypedia:Administrators|administrators]]. See [[Destinypedia:Privacy ~~Policy~~|our privacy policy]] for more information. The privacy implications of this vary, depending on the nature of your [[wikipedia:Internet Service Provider|Internet Service Provider]], local laws and regulations, and the nature and quantity of your edits to Destinypedia. Be aware that wiki technologies and policies may fluctuate.

Being logged-in also means that your IP address is not available to the public, as it would be if you were able to edit anonymously. However, even if you have an account, your IP address can still be accessed by [[Destinypedia:Administrators|administrators]]. See [[Destinypedia:Privacy policy|our privacy policy]] for more information. The privacy implications of this vary, depending on the nature of your [[wikipedia:Internet Service Provider|Internet Service Provider]], local laws and regulations, and the nature and quantity of your edits to Destinypedia. Be aware that wiki technologies and policies may fluctuate.

Additionally, some people believe that anonymity is synonymous with a lack of accountability, or may facilitate unproductive behavior. Others feel that contributing without a fixed identity is dis-empowering and unpleasant. The necessity of creating an account to edit this wiki avoids both potential pitfalls.

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 You do not need to reveal your [[wikipedia:Real life|real life]] identity, but having an account gives you a fixed Destinypedia identity that other users will recognize. There are many benefits to building a reputation for yourself as a logged-in user. As the number of edits grow and you make yourself known in the community, the other users grow to trust and respect you, and you will probably make some friends along the way. You can also work with other users on big editing projects and participate in policy discussions.
-Being logged-in also means that your IP address is not available to the public, as it would be if you were able to edit anonymously. However, even if you have an account, your IP address can still be accessed by [[Destinypedia:Administrators|administrators]]. See [[Destinypedia:Privacy Policy|our privacy policy]] for more information. The privacy implications of this vary, depending on the nature of your [[wikipedia:Internet Service Provider|Internet Service Provider]], local laws and regulations, and the nature and quantity of your edits to Destinypedia. Be aware that wiki technologies and policies may fluctuate.
+Being logged-in also means that your IP address is not available to the public, as it would be if you were able to edit anonymously. However, even if you have an account, your IP address can still be accessed by [[Destinypedia:Administrators|administrators]]. See [[Destinypedia:Privacy policy|our privacy policy]] for more information. The privacy implications of this vary, depending on the nature of your [[wikipedia:Internet Service Provider|Internet Service Provider]], local laws and regulations, and the nature and quantity of your edits to Destinypedia. Be aware that wiki technologies and policies may fluctuate.
 Additionally, some people believe that anonymity is synonymous with a lack of accountability, or may facilitate unproductive behavior. Others feel that contributing without a fixed identity is dis-empowering and unpleasant. The necessity of creating an account to edit this wiki avoids both potential pitfalls.