Wikipedia:Requests for checkuser/Case/Gerry Lynch

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Gerry Lynch



 * Code letter: B

Gerry Lynch was recently blocked indefinitely by Dmcdevit based on a checkuser result indicating that Gerry Lynch was a ban-evading sockpuppet of Runcorn. However, Alison subsequently unblocked Gerry Lynch, after doubts were raised as to the correctness of the checkuser result. A new checkuser result should resolve this issue. John254 01:49, 29 July 2007 (UTC)

They live in a similar area, that's about it. Different ISPs, all on different A-class ranges with other data that doesn't seem to match. The edits are not similar at all (no pages edited in common). Also, Gerry Lynch's account predates Runcorn. We can't prove innocence, but I'd AGF on this one.  Voice -of- All  04:18, 30 July 2007 (UTC)
 * Well, not exactly. Gerry Lynch and one of Runcorn's sockpuppets have obviously extensively shared one IP, and have other technical overlaps on that IP. This has always been the case with Gerry Lynch and the various Runcorn sockpuppets. The question is, is that because they are editing from the same location, or because they are the same editor. Based on the edit history of the accounts it appears to be the former. Jayjg (talk) 02:34, 31 July 2007 (UTC)
 * I can't find such data, perhaps you are referring to older data that is now stale for checkuser now. If such is the case, then certainly be sure to clarify this matter.  Voice -of- All  09:32, 31 July 2007 (UTC)
 * The data is both "older" and current. Keep in mind that User:Simul8 is one of Runcorn's socks, and you should be able to find the overlap between Runcorn and Gerry Lynch. Jayjg (talk) 03:08, 1 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Ah, I see what you're talking about now. Odd, I remember pulling the users on the proxy, seeing the block notice and checking the log, so not sure how I missed that... I spent forever starring at all the other IPs. Ah well. That does makes things messier. I'd consider this "possible".  Voice -of- All  03:22, 1 August 2007 (UTC)
 * I spoke to Gerry a bit after the block was lifted. I'd be inclined to agree with Jayjg; these are likely 2 different individuals but they have edited from a IP that is  likely a shared proxy.  The explanation I got from Gerry was plausible and I didn't see any feathers or hear any quacking when I did a quick check of his edits vs some of Runcorn's.  If this is a new Runcorn sock, it's a pretty sophisticated effort; but Occam's razor applies here I think.  Of course, I don't have access to the tools so my gut instinct could be wrong.--Isotope23 talk 14:19, 1 August 2007 (UTC)
 * Oh I'd still assume AGF on this one, its just not as unlikely as I first thought.  Voice -of- All  02:28, 2 August 2007 (UTC)

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