We had a lot of people who were creating account after account just to vandalize the site. Requiring a valid email address ensures that vandals cannot do this anymore.
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WikiAnswers does not give out personal email addresses.
WikiAnswers does not give out email addresses.
WikiAnswers does not give out personal email addresses.
WikiAnswers does not give out personal email addresses.
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WikiAnswers does not give out personal information such as home or email addresses.
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