On 12/6/07, Nathan Awrich <nawrich(a)gmail.com> wrote:
According to the discussion the rule is aimed at
preventing the
participation of sockpuppets.
Obviously someone decided that "preventing the participation of
sockpuppets" isn't a realistic goal, but "preventing the participation
of sockpuppets who haven't helped build the encyclopedia" is the Next
Best Thing.
(A hair-splitting distinction, I know)
—C.W.