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Many times, people join wikiHow, because it looks like a fun site. Sometimes they think that wikiHow is a place to play games and to chat, and then they learn that wikiHow is not like Facebook at all. Instead they find out that wikiHow is a community dedicated to writing helpful articles, editing to create better articles and they decide to quit. Other times, people may quit due to personal problems or lack of time to edit at wikiHow.

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    Quitting wikiHow is simple: just log out, and don't log back in. There is really nothing else you need to do. The other steps listed below are really just options.
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    Remove the wikiHow toolbar if you have installed it.
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    Delete any information from your User and Talk pages, unless you would like to keep it archived.
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    If you have participated here for awhile and have been a part of the wikiHow community, you might want to post a message on the forum, to say goodbye. If you like, you may briefly explain what led you to quit. If you've gotten to know some other participants here, you may want to post a goodbye message on the talk pages of those you have had the most contact with. But this is entirely up to you.
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    Remember, you are a volunteer at wikiHow, and under no obligation to explain anything to anyone. If you are no longer happy at wikiHow, for any reason, all you have to do to quit is stop signing in.
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    Leave on good terms. If you think you might return someday, or even if you don't, do not say anything mean or nasty about anyone. Leave nicely and you will be welcomed back if you ever change your mind. If you leave by being rude, being welcomed back might be hard. Even if you never think of coming back, remember that many people regret having said something harsh in anger.
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  • It might be that you just need a wikiHow vacation instead. Feel free to take a break at any time.
  • Never leave just because it is "cool" to quit. Everyone thinks differently, and remember, some people need help.
  • Remember, not everyone has to actually write articles to be a part of the Community. In fact, it is better not to write an article unless you first do a thorough search of wikiHow to find out whether we have your topic covered. If we have the topic covered already, please do not create a duplicate, as this will only be deleted.
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