[WikiEN-l] A modest proposal

[Casey Brown]

Yes, that is why we allow these types of socks to a certain extent.

On 8/13/07, David Gerard <dgerard at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> 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.
>
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