Forum:Receiving messages about edits I haven't made

I have recently received a message thanking me for an edit made on a wiki I've never even visited before. This actually isn't the first time this has happened to me. In fact, I've had similar problems happening at Wikipedia in the past, resulting in my IP being blocked for someone else's apparent vandalism. While this hasn't happened here at Wikia yet, I'm afraid that it might eventually, at this rate (especially now after I received that random message); and as someone who frequents this site, I'd rather not have to deal with that... I barely have any knowledge in the techie department, but I think that I have a dynamic IP address. Still, I don't understand how someone else's edits are affecting it. Could someone explain what all this about? Is there any way to prevent it? Thank you in advance. --86.96.227.85 05:48, 16 August 2009 (UTC)


 * Unfortunately this can happen, however if you create an account and sign in, you'll be your own person. This also helps keeps a more solid record of your contributions and helps people identify you better. -- 05:52, 16 August 2009 (UTC)


 * Thank you Charitwo. But here's the thing... If I had an account and the above scenario were to happen, would it not seem like it's my account's IP that's causing the issue (as if I logged out just to vandalise)? --86.96.227.85 05:58, 16 August 2009 (UTC)


 * The likelyhood of that situation occurring and coming into play is unlikely, Wikia is a big place, with nearly 40,000 wikis. If it became a problem, there are ways to verify and distinguish one person from the other. -- 06:41, 16 August 2009 (UTC)


 * Since it happened at Wikipedia, I thought I shouldn't rule the possibility of it happening on here. But like I said, I know little to nothing about the methods used to distinguish between users... so I'll just hope you're right.(Admittedly, it bothered me a little to be credited for editing an article on wrestling, when I happen to have no interest in wrestling whatsoever.) Thank you for you help! --86.96.227.85 07:26, 16 August 2009 (UTC)