[WikiEN-l] A modest proposal

[NavouWiki]

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-----
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[mailto:wikien-l-bounces at 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 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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