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'''Sockpuppet''' is a term used to refer to a someone who has created another [[Help:Account|account]] to cause a problem on a community. This may be to: |
'''Sockpuppet''' is a term used to refer to a someone who has created another [[Help:Account|account]] to cause a problem on a community. This may be to: |
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Multiple accounts are allowed on FANDOM, but they should not be used to deceive other users. Local communities may have specific [[Admin_Central:Guide_to_creating_policies|policies]] related to multiple accounts, so it is important to check local community account policies. |
Multiple accounts are allowed on FANDOM, but they should not be used to deceive other users. Local communities may have specific [[Admin_Central:Guide_to_creating_policies|policies]] related to multiple accounts, so it is important to check local community account policies. |
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+ | If it is found that a user is abusing multiple accounts to cause trouble, those accounts may be closed by staff, depending on how severe it was. All questions regarding account information must be submitted to [[Special:Contact]]. |
== See also == |
== See also == |
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Revision as of 19:19, 26 October 2017
Sockpuppet is a term used to refer to a someone who has created another account to cause a problem on a community. This may be to:
- Avoid a block or ban
- Post vandalism
- Harass another user
- Create drama (instigate conflict)
Multiple accounts are allowed on FANDOM, but they should not be used to deceive other users. Local communities may have specific policies related to multiple accounts, so it is important to check local community account policies.
If it is found that a user is abusing multiple accounts to cause trouble, those accounts may be closed by staff, depending on how severe it was. All questions regarding account information must be submitted to Special:Contact.
See also
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