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WP:SPI
I was looking at some SPI cases, having just filed one and I'm puzzled by the outcomes. In this case, Ruhn950 had multiple accounts and received a one week block. I saw other editors who were found to have sock accounts who received similar blocks (1 week, 2 weeks, 1 month). But then there are many cases like Difulton where an editor receives an immediate indefinite block. When I've seen editors with these indefinite blocks for socking requesting to be unblocked, they are usually told to take the standard offer--no socking for 6-12 months and then try again. Also, editors receiving WP:DUCK blocks also usually receive indefinite blocks.

So, there is a great disparity between a one week block and, effectively, a 6-12 month block and I don't see that much different in the cases, there are two or three sock accounts, not a sockfarm. When considering how to react to a SPI that finds confirmed or likely socking, what factors influence the length of time of a block? I'm not arguing for leniency or harshness, I'm just trying to understand how SPI works. Thanks for any assistance you can offer. Liz Read! Talk! 16:23, 15 May 2014 (UTC)

The Signpost: 14 May 2014

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Notification of a June AfC BackLog Drive
 Hello Timotheus Canens:

WikiProject Articles for creation is holding a  month long Backlog Elimination Drive!

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Sockpuppets
Hi Timotheus, I've just blocked a number of sockpuppets editing Template:San Jose Radio, where I noticed you did some checkuser work earlier on other Geoffrey1xx accounts. I'm just here basically to let you know about the new accounts, in the event you wish to check for sleeper accounts or want to perform a range block, that sort of thing. Kind regards, Nick (talk) 16:10, 26 May 2014 (UTC)
 * Just wanted to draw your attention to Nick's post (as it was covered by others) and the SPI he started in regards to Geoffrey1xx's sockpuppets. -  Neutralhomer •  Talk  • 23:43, 27 May 2014 (UTC)

Request for comment
Hello there, a proposal regarding pre-adminship review has been raised at Village pump by. Your comments here is very much appreciated. Many thanks. Jim Carter through MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 06:47, 28 May 2014 (UTC)