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Because the SamuraiWiki's purpose is to create a high quality research database for pre-20th century Japanese history, new members do not have editing privileges. ''This wiki is closed to new editors until further notice.''
And remember, '''it is not necessary to sign up to read the articles'''. Only to '''edit''' them.
And remember, '''it is not necessary to sign up to read the articles'''. Only to '''edit''' them.