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Sincerely, Jax 0677 (talk) 21:54, 26 August 2013 (UTC)   (Leave me a message)[reply]

July 2013

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You and your IP

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Don't you think it would be better if you logged in every time you edit rather than using 108.45.72.196 (talk · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · block log)? I'm not accusing you of doing anything wrong, but it would help in terms of accountability, particularly given that you've been active in some rather high-profile forums.--Bbb23 (talk) 22:42, 10 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]

It certainly would be more convenient for me, I grant you that. As far as I know, IP editors are just as accountable for their edits as named account editors are. In fact, editing from my IP address has prevented me, more than once, from editing controversial pages where I might have gotten myself in trouble (luckily, they were semi-protected, so I didn't edit them). So, hay ventajas y desventajas, as they say. --IP108VA (talk) 23:07, 10 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I'd go with convenience. IP editors are NOT just as accountable because they can be used by different individuals. Also, it helps to edit with just one account unless there is a legitimate reason to use an alternative account and that account is disclosed. I'm sure you can exercise self-control if you edit with just your registered account. You don't need a gimmick like being unconfirmed to prevent you from doing damage.--Bbb23 (talk) 23:15, 10 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I am as accountable because I'm the only one using my 108... IP address. The only reason I created IP108VA was to upload some pictures. It's also necessary for commenting at RFAs. Maybe you can convince me by explaining the disadvantages to me personally (besides a little minor inconvenience) of editing from my IP address. --IP108VA (talk) 02:14, 11 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]
WP:ILLEGIT is a non-exhaustive list of the illegitimate uses of an alternative account. WP:SOCK#LEGIT lists the legitimate uses of an alternative account with the qualifier: " If you use an alternative account, it is your responsibility to ensure that you do not violate [the sock puppet] policy." The policy "recommend[s]" that you disclose the alternative accounts. You could do that on your registered account user page. User pages for IPs are rare, but you could disclose it on the talk page if you wished, particularly if, as you say, the 108 address appears to "belong" to you "permanently". The policy does not require you to disclose; nor does it prohibit the use of more than one account. I personally wish it did, but I'd have to go through a whole big rigamarole to do so, and it's not clear there would be a consensus for the change anyway (so hard to get a consensus on these things). That said - and here's where we finally get to your quasi challenge - editors and administrators like me will be suspicious of you. If a problem arises - even if it is accidental - say you revert on an article using both accounts so that one could accuse you of sock edit warring, the burden will be on you to satisfy others that you should not be classified as a sock. Also, your rationale for having the two accounts isn't one listed on the policy page, and it strikes me as weak at best. At least, if you disclosed, you would appear to be more forthcoming, and some people might be less suspicious. (The policy, btw, assumes that both accounts are registered. I don't think it addresses your situation precisely. However, editing while logged out can be considered socking. It's listed in the lead.)--Bbb23 (talk) 13:26, 11 August 2013 (UTC)[reply]