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 ==What is AniDB?==
-AniDB stands for 'Anime DataBase' and there are two different ways to use it:
+AniDB stands for 'Anime DataBase'.  AniDB is non-profit database that is open freely to the public.  This means that all users have the ability to add or edit information and data in the database.  Although there are many features available to registered users, AniDB's mission has three main objectives:
-:*In AniDB`s [[Mylist]] you can specify which episodes you have (seen) and this way you can keep your own personal 'Anime DataBase' online. Never again will you have problems with notepad, Excel, Access or whatever programs you previously used in order to have a list of what anime you have - or have seen. You can just add the episodes from the database to your list and then you`ll have your own created anime database.
+:*AniDB contains information about all anime (tv-series, ova's and movies) that can be accessed through the [[Animelist]].  Since AniDB is open for everyone, everyone is able to add or edit series, episodes, specials, or any other type of information which are or aren't in the database yet.  This allows users the freedom to shape AniDB's anime information to become the best it can be.
-:*AniDB contains information about all anime (tv-series, ova's and movies) and tries to be as informative as possible. Since AniDB is open for everyone, everyone is able to add series, episodes and specials which aren`t in the database yet. This way it will become a huge database with the best information about all anime.
+:*With AniDB you can create and maintain your own personal anime list called a [[Mylist]].  Never again will you have problems with notepad, Excel, Access or whatever programs you previously used in order to maintain a list of what anime you have or haven't seen.  By adding [[generic files]], any user can begin creating their own mylist once they have registered an account.  Once a user enters what he/she has watched and voted on anime, AniDB's [[Anime Hint]] can offer anime he/she may be interested in by how they have voted.  There are many features and utilities available to help users have an easier and more productive way to maintain their mylist of anime.
+:*AniDB contains information about all anime related files floating on the Internet.  Users are able to freely add new file information or modify information of existing files.  '''There are no files available to download from AniDB nor will its staff encourage any form of direct downloading at AniDB or it's forum.'''  However, any registered user can find useful hashes, video/audio related information, and other types of information on files entered by other users.
+AniDB has been shaped and will always be shaped by all registered users and is constantly changing.  With your input and feedback, future features and revisions of the database will transform AniDB to be the most informative anime database on the Internet.
 ==History==