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@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@gmail.com wrote:
On 8/13/07, NavouWiki navouwiki@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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