[WikiEN-l] A modest proposal

[David Gerard]

On 13/08/07, George Herbert <george.herbert at gmail.com> wrote:
> On 8/13/07, NavouWiki <navouwiki at 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.