Editor

Whenever I fill out the form to become an editor it goes to the next screen after I submit and says "Request Reinstatement of Editor Account". I never was an editor so why is this happening?

Basically an existing editor already exists with the same name as your entered (hence the system "recognises" you as an editor requesting account reactivation).

Try using a different editor name.

I do not think that is the case. I have tried an assortment of names. Can you see if they are used?
retiredusmc
usmcretired
retired2001

Hmm, I see your point. The first username you selected isn't recorded as an editor.

You are ticking the 'No' box to: "Have you ever been an ODP editor before?
Please note that providing false information on your application may result in removal of your editing account."
aren't you?

Do you know if your email address has been used for an editor application in the past?

Thanks for the help. I had "yes" clicked for being an editor before. I wonder if that is the default. So I changed it and it worked. Thanks again.