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[[Wikipedia:Introduction|Welcome to Wikipedia]], the free encyclopedia! You don't have to [[Special:Userlogin|log in]] to read or edit articles on Wikipedia, but creating an account is quick, free and non-intrusive, requires no personal information, and gives you many [[Wikipedia:Why create an account?|benefits]], including:
*The use of a [[Wikipedia:Username|username]] of your choice, provided that it is [[Wikipedia:Username#Inappropriate_usernames|appropriate]].
*The use of your own personal [[Wikipedia:Watchlist|watchlist]] to which you can add articles that interest you.
*The ability to [[Help:Starting a new page|start new pages]].
*The ability to [[Wikipedia:How to rename a page|rename pages]].
*The ability to edit [[Wikipedia:Semi-protection policy|semi-protected pages]].
*The ability to [[Special:Upload|upload images]].
*The ability to customize the appearance and behavior of the website.
*The eligibility to become an [[Wikipedia:Administrators|administrator]].
*Your [[IP address]] will no longer be visible to other users.
We hope you enjoy your time here on Wikipedia and that you choose to become a [[Wikipedia:Wikipedian|Wikipedian]] by '''<span class="plainlinksneverexpand">[{{fullurl:Special:Userlogin|type=signup}} creating an account]</span>'''. Feel free to ask me any questions you may have on my talk page. By the way, you should sign your name to your posts and comments with '''~~~~'''. [[User:Superm401|Superm401]] - [[User_talk:Superm401|Talk]] 21:56, 19 March 2006 (UTC)
