Yes, this is one of many possible examples of a valid sockpuppet (read: not
meatpuppet). Just to emphasize the hypervigilance our checkusers must
practice with regards to the data.
Navou
-----Original Message-----
From: wikien-l-bounces(a)lists.wikimedia.org
[mailto:wikien-l-bounces@lists.wikimedia.org] On Behalf Of David Gerard
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2007 4:28 PM
To: English Wikipedia
Subject: Re: [WikiEN-l] A modest proposal
On 13/08/07, George Herbert <george.herbert(a)gmail.com> wrote:
On 8/13/07, NavouWiki <navouwiki(a)gmail.com>
wrote:
> I would say, this is a valid use of a sockpuppet,
no?
Any use that isn't otherwise breaking WP policy is
a valid use. We
really don't care what you do with multiple accounts as long as none
of them are abusive or used to multi-vote on things or support each
other in arguments.
If you are living your life right, your socks shouldn't have anything to
fear.
But if you're living your life right, why do you
need a sock?
The canonical example is if you wanted to edit on socially-disapproved
topics (e.g. bestiality, paedophilia) without having mud slung at your
main account by people on the level of Wikipedia Review.
- d.
_______________________________________________
WikiEN-l mailing list
WikiEN-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org
To unsubscribe from this mailing list, visit:
http://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikien-l