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A '''Sockpuppet''' is an alternate [[Help:Account|account]] created to cause disruption and issues on a wiki, they are often used for the following: |
A '''Sockpuppet''' is an alternate [[Help:Account|account]] created to cause disruption and issues on a wiki, they are often used for the following: |
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+ | * Evading a [[Help:Blocking|block or chat ban]] |
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+ | * [[Help:Vandalism|vandalism]] |
| − | * [[Help:Harassment and bullying| |
+ | * [[Help:Harassment and bullying|Harassing]] another user |
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+ | * Creating or instigating conflict |
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 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. |
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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 the event is. |
+ | All questions regarding account information must be submitted to [[Special:Contact]]. [[Help:CheckUser]]s may be contacted in order to confirm if multiple accounts have the same IP address. 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. |
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== See also == |
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Revision as of 00:36, 25 June 2019
A Sockpuppet is an alternate account created to cause disruption and issues on a wiki, they are often used for the following:
- Evading a block or chat ban
- vandalism
- Harassing another user
- Creating or instigating conflict
Sockpuppets shouldn't be confused with having multiple accounts. You are allowed to have more than one account on Fandom, so long as they are not used to cause disruption or deceive users. Some communities may have specific policies related to multiple accounts, so it is important to check local community account policies.
All questions regarding account information must be submitted to Special:Contact. Help:CheckUsers may be contacted in order to confirm if multiple accounts have the same IP address. 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.
See also
- Admin how to guide
- Sockpuppetry policy on Wikipedia
- Blocking accounts
- Dealing with vandalism
- CheckUsers
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