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Policy change regarding registration of editors.

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 == User registration ==
-User registration is not required in order to read the pages on this Wiki, but in order to assure a quality experience for readers and to prevent vandalism that occasionally takes place on other Wiki sites, we will limit registration to approved users.  Once approved, users with passwords can access the Wiki system in order to create and edit pages.
+User registration is not required in order to read the pages on this Wiki, but in order to assure a quality experience for readers and to prevent vandalism that occasionally takes place on other Wiki sites, users who desire the ability to edit pages must register for an account and confirm their email address.
 == Policy in respect to any perceived relationship to REC Networks ==
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 Promotion of products and services offered by users who have been validated and approved as editors will be limited to their user profile page.  This includes those who provide services in direct competition with REC Networks.
-== Qualifications for access to this Wiki as a contributor ==
+== Examples of potential contributors to this Wiki ==
-To assure that information delivered on this Wiki is coming from those who are considered as subject matter experts in their field, LPFM.wiki will have the following qualification requirements in order to participate as an editor on the Wiki.
+As of August 2, 2022, we will no longer use the pre-screening process.  Instead, we will make the Wiki open and require only email confirmation in order to contribute.  While not a specific requirement, here are examples of the types of contributors we are looking for (but of course, anyone with anything constructive to add to this community is welcome to create pages and edit):
 === Regulatory advocates ===
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 === Part 15 related subjects ===
-Due to the extensive amount of misinformation regarding legal broadcasting under Part 15 of the FCC Rules, any information regarding Part 15 will be handled by Michelle Bradley in the capacity of a subject matter expert.  Manufacturers of certain certified Part 15 AM or FM transmitting equipment may request representation on the Wiki.  While they may edit pages, promotion of products and contact information is limited to their personal profile Wiki page.
+Those with knowledge on legal Part 15 (AM and FM).  Please note that certain discussion such as the use of modification of existing certified equipment (including antenna modifications), use of non-certified equipment, the distribution of kits for others to use (but not the building of transmitters for your own personal use) or any discussion related to operating at power levels or field strengths beyond those permitted by 47 CFR Part 15 will not be permitted here.
 == Requesting access to LPFM.wiki as an Editor ==
-To request access to this Wiki as an editor, please send an email to lpfmwiki (at) gmail.com and include:
+As of August 2, 2022, we will no longer use the manual email process.  Instead, please register for an account.  Then once registered, click on "Preferences" in the upper right and then click on the verify email address button if it is shown.  Once you respond to that email, then you will be able to create and edit.
-* Your name
-* The organization or company you represent (or if you are freelance)
-* Your contact telephone number (just in case)
-* Which criterion you qualify under and what you can provide to the Wiki.
-* User name preference.
-* Password (for security, at least one capital letter, one digit and one special character).
-Once the request is granted, you will receive an email to confirm your access.