User:Pat Palmer/join proposal
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Join us! It's quick and easy! All are welcome.
We make every effort to ensure that the contribution environment of this project remains professional and free from personal animus, and thus, we require each participant to use a verifiable form of their FULL NAME in filling out this request. Our volunteers must be able to verify that you are who you say you are, and other users must be able to recognize you. For example, a person named is Richard A. Q. Smith could register as Richard Smith, or R.A.Q. Smith, but not as Dicky Smith, or just Richard or just Smithy. We promise to keep your private information confidential, and we will not share your email with any third party.
After submitting this form, a constable will review your information. You should normally receive an emailed reply within 24 hours (often much less). When your account is set up, you'll receive an e-mail to enable you to log in at Special:Userlogin . Once registered, you will be able to create new articles and enhance existing ones (with Author privileges) and participate in all discussions, including those about governance of the project.
If there is any problem submitting your account request, email the Constabulary at [email protected]. Be sure to check your spam folder if you don't get a mail confirming your e-mail address!
To prepare for membership, we recommend that you read the Citizendium Charter. After you've participated in the project a while, you may choose to request Editor status if you have professional qualifications and feel you'd like to assume an oversight role. Most participants are authors, and there are no special requirements for Authors other than verification of your identify.