User blog comment:PitchBlack696/Blog: Admins Board/@comment-2158814-20100918114401/@comment-1582813-20100918165354

"I made 8,000 edits before we added Achievements. Can I start out with bonus points?

Nope, the game starts when the feature is turned on. As an experienced editor, it shouldn't take you long to dominate the leaderboard!"

http://help.wikia.com/wiki/Help:Achievements#Frequently_Asked_Questions