MediaWiki:Anonnotice

Want to: increase anonymity, personalize your profile and settings, remove most ads on Wikia, and be an active part of the community? Then sign up for an account now!
 * Without an account, you are identified by your IP address. If you wish to conceal this, it can be replaced by your username that you give to the account you create when you sign up. (Only Wikia Staff members are allowed to see your IP address after you create an account).
 * With an account, you will get your personal user profile page, which you can use to tell the wiki a little about who you are, how you can contribute, your total edit count, and more!
 * You will also get your own personal blog space. Here you can blog about your experiences, and also ask questions.
 * You can also personalize various settings across Wikia, including how the site looks, your timezone, editing preferences, and so much more.
 * Perhaps most popular, with an account, you will no longer see ads except on the home page. Ads are sometimes obtrusive, distracting, and can slow the performance of the site, although Wikia relies on ad revenue to survive. So sign up for an account now!
 * Also important, is having an account allows you to truly be part of the community. If you're passionate about keeping reptiles and amphibians, and want to commune with others just like you, then having an account will allow you to obtain credibility and personalized user presence.