On 12/6/07, Nathan Awrich nawrich@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.