Talk:Sock puppet account

Linking MySpace
Should the hyperlink for MySpace be added? I'm not bold for this article. Qwertyxp2000 (talk &#124; contribs) 04:56, 11 November 2021 (UTC)

What if one has reason to believe they may have fallen victim to active subject matter
In relation to the context in this article? Whom may I speak with about such? That specific talk page is moderated by a ghost and am unable to identify whom to seek resolution as such. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 73.83.100.13 (talk) 20:33, 23 May 2022 (UTC)

Why 'sockpuppet' and not just 'puppet'?
Does anyone know why (whoever) called these accounts "sockpuppet" originally and not just 'puppet' accounts? "Sockpuppets" reference something cute, and these "puppet" accounts aren't cute. Thank you 2600:1700:B9C0:DCA0:F174:D3FC:B508:7564 (talk) 15:34, 16 January 2023 (UTC) E.S.


 * Because there is both sockpuppets and meatpuppets. Qwer2025 (talk) 08:37, 25 April 2024 (UTC)

"Socking" listed at Redirects for discussion
The redirect [//en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Socking&redirect=no Socking] has been listed at redirects for discussion to determine whether its use and function meets the redirect guidelines. Readers of this page are welcome to comment on this redirect at  until a consensus is reached. Skarmory  (talk •   contribs)  16:29, 14 December 2023 (UTC)

Shift of meaning?
If "using a fake account for the purpose of shaping public opinion", then what do you call the pre-code meaning of "using real accounts and their owner to shape public opinion, paid or otherwise, as if putting one's hand into him and control his creative output, see also Cue card and Teleprompter"?

A shill? And did the meaning shift because someone put his or her hand into the Wikipedia article to withhold from public opinion that it refers mostly to corporate media? 31.17.249.203 (talk) 04:22, 28 May 2024 (UTC)