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+ | 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: |
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+ | ==Sockpuppets vs. multiple accounts== |
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+ | 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. |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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− | * [[Help:Administrators' how-to guide| |
+ | * [[Help:Administrators' how-to guide|Admins' how to guide]] |
* [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Sockpuppetry|Sockpuppetry policy on Wikipedia]] |
* [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Sockpuppetry|Sockpuppetry policy on Wikipedia]] |
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* [[Help:Blocking|Blocking accounts]] |
* [[Help:Blocking|Blocking accounts]] |
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* [[Help:Vandalism|Dealing with vandalism]] |
* [[Help:Vandalism|Dealing with vandalism]] |
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* [[Help:User rights#CheckUsers|CheckUsers]] |
* [[Help:User rights#CheckUsers|CheckUsers]] |
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+ | * [[Help:Don't feed the trolls|Don't feed the trolls]] |
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== Related blog posts == |
== Related blog posts == |
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== Further help and feedback == |
== Further help and feedback == |
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Revision as of 08:19, 16 September 2020
A sockpuppet is an alternate account created specifically to cause disruption and issues on a wiki. Sockpuppets are usually used for:
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!
See also
- Admins' how to guide
- Sockpuppetry policy on Wikipedia
- Blocking accounts
- Dealing with vandalism
- CheckUsers
- Don't feed the trolls
Related blog posts
Further help and feedback
- Browse and search other help pages at Help:Contents
- Check Fandom Community Central for sources of further help and support
- Check Contacting Fandom for how to report any errors or unclear steps in this article