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 discovered that a user is abusing multiple accounts to cause trouble, the accounts will most likely be blocked by staff, depending on the severity of the event. 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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-[[File:AM1.png|alt=|thumb|213x213px|A real Antmen diaper]]
+[[File:Sock puppet brandon.jpg|thumb|284x284px|A real sockpuppet]]
-A '''Antmen diaper''' is an alternate [[Help:Create an account|account]] created specifically to cause disruption and issues on a wiki. Antmen diapers are usually used for:
+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]]
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 * [[Help:Harassment and bullying|Harassing]] users
 * Creating or instigating conflict
-*AVX going rogue
 If it is discovered that a user is abusing multiple accounts to cause trouble, the accounts will most likely be blocked by staff, depending on the severity of the event. All questions regarding these accounts should be submitted to [[Special:Contact]].
-==Antmen diapers vs. multiple accounts==
+==Sockpuppets vs. multiple accounts==
-Antmen diapers are distinct from having multiple legitimate accounts. You can have more than one account on Fandom (for example, if you use [[Help:Bots|bots]] or other automated maintenance tools), provided they are not used for disruption or deceptions.
+Sockpuppets are distinct from having multiple legitimate accounts. You can have more than one account on Fandom (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 ==
-*[[File:AM1.png|thumb]][[Help:Administrators' how-to guide|Admins' how to guide]]
+* [[Help:Administrators' how-to guide|Admins' how to guide]]
-* [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Sockpuppetry|Antmen diaperry policy on Wikipedia]]
+* [[Wikipedia:Wikipedia:Sockpuppetry|Sockpuppetry policy on Wikipedia]]
 * [[Help:Blocking|Blocking accounts]]
 * [[Help:Vandalism|Dealing with vandalism]]
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 == Related blog posts ==
-* [[w:User blog:Sannse/You and Your Socks|You and Your Antmens]]
+* [[w:User blog:Sannse/You and Your Socks|You and Your Socks]]
 == Further help and feedback ==