Changes: Help:Sockpuppet

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A sockpuppet is an alternate account created specifically to cause disruption and issues on a wiki. Sockpuppets are usually used for:

Evading a block
Vandalism
Harassing users
Creating or instigating conflict

If it is found that a user is abusing multiple accounts to cause trouble, those accounts may be blocked by staff, depending on how severe the event is. All questions regarding these accounts should be submitted to Special:Contact.

Sockpuppets vs. multiple accounts

Sockpuppets are distinct from having multiple legitimate accounts. You can have more than one account on Fandom (for example, if you use bots or other automated maintenance tools), provided they are not used for disruption or deceptions.

Note that some communities may have specific policies related to multiple accounts, so always examine local policies before editing!

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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:
+A '''sockpuppet''' is an alternate [[Help:Create an account|account]] created specifically to cause disruption and issues on a wiki. Sockpuppets are usually used for:
-* Avoid a [[Help:Blocking|block or ban]]
-* Post [[Help:Vandalism|vandalism]]
-* [[Help:Harassment and bullying|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 [[Help:Policies|policies]] related to multiple accounts, so it is important to check local community account policies.
+* Evading a [[Help:Blocking|block]]
-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 the event is. All questions regarding account information must be submitted to [[Special:Contact]].
+* [[Help:Vandalism|Vandalism]]
+* [[Help:Harassment and bullying|Harassing]] users
+* Creating or instigating conflict
+If it is found that a user is abusing multiple accounts to cause trouble, those accounts may be blocked by staff, depending on how severe the event is. All questions regarding these accounts should be submitted to [[Special:Contact]].
+==Sockpuppets vs. multiple accounts==
+Sockpuppets are distinct from having multiple legitimate accounts. You can have more than one account on {{branding}} (for example, if you use [[Help:Bots|bots]] or other automated maintenance tools), provided they are not used for disruption or deceptions.
+Note that some communities may have specific [[Help:Policies|policies]] related to multiple accounts, so always examine local policies before editing!
 == See also ==
-* [[Help:Administrators' how-to guide|Admin how to guide]]
+* [[Help:Administrators' how-to guide|Admins' how to guide]]
 * [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Sockpuppetry|Sockpuppetry policy on Wikipedia]]
 * [[Help:Blocking|Blocking accounts]]
 * [[Help:Vandalism|Dealing with vandalism]]
 * [[Help:User rights#CheckUsers|CheckUsers]]
+* [[Help:Don't feed the trolls|Don't feed the trolls]]
 == Related blog posts ==
-* [[homepage:w:User blog:Sannse/You and Your Socks|You and Your Socks]]
+* [[w:User blog:Sannse/You and Your Socks|You and Your Socks]]
 == Further help and feedback ==
-{{Help and feedback section}}
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