Like was mentioned before, today we’re implementing code that requires creating a user account with WUWT, just like you would with dozens of other sites. Reason?
Over the years, we’ve battled a number of nefarious people who want to vandalize this forum with things like using fake email addresses, spoofing other identities to circumvent censorship, (in particular, a the famous climate troll from Oregon has been caught and warned dozens of times, and banned), and then we have the “bot” – which is getting worse every day. Recently Article WUWT noted this.
So for now, registering a user account with your email is required to be able to comment here. It’s easy and not much different than when you put a comment now, where you put your name/handle and email address.
The difference here is: the email address must be real and active. At first, we thought we’d be able to get people “excited”. Unfortunately, that turns out to be impractical, so you’ll have to complete a simple registration process.
If you already have a username and password on the wordpress.com network for other sites, it might work here. You can try it before going through the registration process. If it works, you’re done.
Here are the steps:
- When an unregistered user tries to comment, instead of the normal comment box, they will see a message asking them to log in.
2. Tap Sign in with username and password.
3. Click the register button if you are not already registered.
NOTE: if you already have an account on WordPress.com it will most likely work here. You can try logging in here with those credentials.
Or, you can click this button to get started:
4. Enter your details in the registration form. You can keep the same handle/name you used before or create a new one.
Make sure the “I’m not a robot” box is checked.
An email will be sent to the email you entered, you must click on the link to complete the registration.
Note that some highly secure email systems are set up to reject all emails with links, so the email that signs up may not even end up in your spam folder. For example, .edu or .gov email systems are often set up this way. If you have any trouble getting that registration email, send an email to wattup “at” sbcglobal.net and someone will assist you.
5. When you receive an email like the screen below, click on the “set your password” link to confirm your registration.
6. Click save password.
7. You are now ready to log in as a registered user. Click the “Sign In” link.
8. You can now log in with the username and password you saved.
9. Signing in will take you to your profile page. From the profile page, click “visit website” to return to the main WUWT website. Or if you want, you can customize your profile page to choose colors, avatars/images, and more.
That is all that is required. You will be able to comment just like you did before.
You can click this button to get started:
Frequently asked questions
- Q: Do you have access to the password I just saved? A: No, we don’t and it’s encrypted. Only you know your password.
- Q: What if I don’t receive the registration email? A: Check your spam filter first. It could end there. If you do not receive that email within 15 minutes, you can email us for support here: wattup “at” sbcglobal.net. Please use subject line: “Registration Help”
- Q: Will you sell my emails to marketers? A: No.
- Q: Can I keep my old/handling name? A: Yes. You can keep the same handle/name you used before or create a new one.
- Q: I already have an account on WordPress, will it work here? A: Chances are, try it out before signing up. You can try logging in here with those credentials.
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