On 6/20/07, Anthony wikimail@inbox.org wrote:
On 6/20/07, jayjg jayjg99@gmail.com wrote:
On 6/20/07, Rich Holton richholton@gmail.com wrote:
Skander - wrote:
Can anyone tell me why the policy prohibits editing via an open proxy whilst logged in? I can see nothing abusive in that apart from protecting one's own privacy. One cannot avoid blocks or bans that way.
- Salaskan
As I understand it, presumably because the account could be or have sockpuppets without being detectable.
I don't believe this to be a strong argument. Perhaps there is a better one that I am unaware of.
-Rich
It's a very simple matter to create and use sockpuppets if editing with open proxies are allowed. The second you create one you are "logged in" with it.
But...sockpuppets aren't prohibited either.
Sockpuppets are discouraged because they are typically used to violate policy.