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Happy editing! I dream of horses (Contribs) Please notify me if replying off my talk page. Thank you. 19:58, 25 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

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Hi there, I saw you were having some difficulties. Is there a reason you haven’t made an account? You don’t have to, but the (sad) fact is that logged-in editors have an easier go of things around here than “IP editors” do. It helps keep editors from confusing you with other IP addressed although I realize that’s not the problem you’re having right now. But just generally the practical truth is it makes it easier to get problems solved. And it’s free! Innisfree987 (talk) 04:51, 26 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Hi back. Thanks for writing. I very much dislike joining things I guess. That's why I dont register with a political party. Even though people tell me I get the benefit of voting in primaries. And I am interested in politics. But I would rather not join - and that's free also. And as I get it, there is no requirement. I usually dont have a problem - is it the case that editors with accounts can avoid this sort of problem? Anyway, I do appreciate you advice. But it sort of feels like hearing - Hey, if you register for a political party, rather than stay an independent, that one poll person won't spit on you. :))

User:I dream of horses, thanks for your note, and if you are wondering what Innisfree is speaking to, it is this - Talk:Maya Wiley.

--2603:7000:2143:8500:5051:8E5:1B15:55B (talk) 05:19, 26 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Not wanting to is a very good reason not to make an account! To answer your question, if I am really honest about it, yes I think these things happen less to logged-in users and there’s probably some game theory explanation about why “established” editors get more deference—not that it’s 100% effective anyhow. But, yes of course it’s entirely reasonable to insist IP editors should be treated fairly. And I hope your addressing the issue may suffice to put it to rest... Innisfree987 (talk) 05:59, 26 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

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