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Hi, Milo. I'm moving part of our discussion here because it's not strictly related to vandalism reports. One reason that IP addresses are not unique is that they are used for public internet access. For example, my local library has some internet-connected PCs that anyone with a library card can use. The IP address for each computer stays the same no matter who is using it. We could have many unregistered editors use one computer for good editing, and one who uses it for vandalism. The Wikipedia policy keeps us from locking out those good editors just because one vandal used the same computer. There are other reasons, but that's a common one. --Auntof6 (talk) 19:27, 23 December 2016 (UTC)Reply
- Ok, thanks for filling me in, that makes a lot of sense, sorry for arguing MiloDenn (talk) 19:35, 23 December 2016 (UTC)Reply
- No problem. I didn't think you were arguing. :) Actually, I was glad for the chance to explain all that. I think a lot of our editors aren't very familiar with it. --Auntof6 (talk) 20:03, 23 December 2016 (UTC)Reply
