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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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-A '''sockpuppet''' is an alternate [[Help:Create an account|account]] created to cause disruption and issues on a wiki (like 123Pepperoni). They are often used for the following:
+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:
-* Evading a [[Help:Blocking|block or chat ban]]
+* Evading a [[Help:Blocking|block]]
 * [[Help:Vandalism|Vandalism]]
-* [[Help:Harassment and bullying|Harassing]] another user
+* [[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 shouldn't be confused with having multiple accounts. You are allowed to have more than one account on {{branding}}, so long as they are not used to cause disruption or deceive users. Some communities may have specific [[Help:Policies|policies]] related to multiple accounts, so it is important to check local community account policies.
+==Sockpuppets vs. multiple accounts==
-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 account information must be submitted to [[Special:Contact]].
+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!
-[[File:038D1CF0-6A58-4694-8B50-1198E390A9B2.png|thumb|Like 123Pepperoni, who is a famous sockpuppet in Fandom ]] [[File:B230BDF5-C645-4253-8F43-436A550EFCA0.png|thumb|123Pepperoni spam on another user’s wall and try to convince a admin block him]] [[File:7DE45208-F37A-46C3-AF5F-66D7DD83B638.png|thumb|123Pepperoni cyberbullying Tai Hin]]
 == See also ==

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Sockpuppets vs. multiple accounts

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