Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Asphonixm/Archive

Suspected sockpuppets
The account was created just after Asphonixm was blocked. Both accounts are notably interested in editing or creating articles about the Zakaria family members, which fall under niche topics. The main editors of these topics are Asphonixm and SoilMineo39. Additionally, this topic may fails notability guideline per WP:BIOFAMILY and WP:GNG. It's also worth noting that while SoilMineo39 has not yet engaged in edit warring, their conduct of creating a new account may be considered an attempt to avoid the block per WP:BLOCKEVASION. Ckfasdf (talk) 02:49, 7 March 2024 (UTC)

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 * Behavioral evidence is strong here, The Wordsmith Talk to me 02:08, 8 March 2024 (UTC)

Suspected sockpuppets
The Barstain account was created just after SoilMineo39 was blocked. His first edit is on Siti Zainab, the article that mainly edited by both blocked editors. He also edit other Zakaria family articles. I believe it's another attempt of WP:BLOCKEVASION. Ckfasdf (talk) 09:55, 8 March 2024 (UTC)

Edit: Add another suspects. Fars21 and ClarissaAugustine2003 account were created today (9 March 2024). Both seems to be created only to make multiple comments on the same deletion discussion per WP:SID. Ckfasdf (talk) 05:32, 9 March 2024 (UTC)

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What? you can't accuse me of being a sockpuppet with assumptions just because I edited an article about someone related to that family according to you. I just returned to Wikipedia after a hiatus during the pandemic and using a new device. My first edit to Siti Zainab was because of a recommendation from Wikipedia which appeared on my page shortly after I returned. Barstain (talk) 12:24, 8 March 2024 (UTC)

I want to protest against these accusations based on mere assumptions. If I'm considered a sockpuppet just for editing someone's page, are everyone who has edited that page besides me also a sockpuppet? Logically, no, everything must be based on concrete evidence and not just assumptions based on feelings. Barstain (talk) 12:48, 8 March 2024 (UTC)

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 * ✅ Courcelles (talk) 19:14, 11 March 2024 (UTC)
 * Blocked and tagged: Barstain, ClarissaAugustine2003, Fars21, Rita Puspa, SoilMineo39 and Asphonixm Courcelles (talk) 19:14, 11 March 2024 (UTC)
 * Case closed. Courcelles (talk) 19:15, 11 March 2024 (UTC)

Suspected sockpuppets
The Zorro Fairbanks account was created two days after a confirmed sock was blocked (see case above). He exhibits an interest in editing Indonesian biographies, including those of the non-notable Zakaria family, similar to his previous sock. This raises suspicions of another possible case of WP:BLOCKEVASION. Ckfasdf (talk) 07:58, 13 March 2024 (UTC)

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Could you check about this user Sockpuppet investigations with this Sockpuppet investigations maybe related based on Sockpuppet investigations at idwiki. Ariandi Lie Let's talk 22:38, 15 March 2024 (UTC)

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 * ✅ Courcelles (talk) 15:22, 13 March 2024 (UTC)
 * Blocked and tagged. I think we are one away from a WP:3X?  Courcelles (talk) 15:24, 13 March 2024 (UTC)
 * No, wait... we are at 3X. Tagging as banned. Courcelles (talk) 15:25, 13 March 2024 (UTC)

Suspected sockpuppets
An IP editor displaying a similar editing pattern to a previous sock puppet has shown interest in editing Indonesian biographies, particularly those related to the non-notable Zakaria family. The behavior appears indicative of a potential sock puppet per WP:LOUTSOCK and another apparent case of WP:BLOCKEVASION. Ckfasdf (talk) 07:59, 18 March 2024 (UTC)

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 * Quack, quack. Blocked, protection buttons pressed.  Courcelles (talk) 14:47, 18 March 2024 (UTC)

Suspected sockpuppets
This particular account was the first to create the ancestor of Zakaria family article on en.wiki back in 2022, showing a similar editing style to Asphonixm and heavily relying on Saptura's book as a reference. This account also made edits about the Zakaria family on id.wiki around July 2022. However, it suddenly became inactive on 14 July 2022.

On 13 March 2024, the Zorro Fairbanks account was blocked. Subsequently, on 13-14 March, IP addresses 202.43.94.47 and 182.253.89.72 began editing. Then, on 16 March 2024, Nida Suryani suddenly resumed activity after two years of inactivity. The sequence of events raises suspicions of potential sock puppetry, especially considering that both accounts show interest in Indonesian biography topics, and all known socks of Asphonixm have already been blocked at this time. This indicates the need for further investigation, as this account could potentially be the oldest one involved.. Ckfasdf (talk) 19:13, 19 March 2024 (UTC)

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I'm really sure that Asphonixm and Cordelia Hasanah is the same user based on Nida Suryani created user account in 2019 but Asphonixm created user account in 2022. Some of sockpuppets Cordelia Hasanah like Asphonixm, Candy405, Rita Puspa and Nida Suryani was reporting for Sockpuppet investigations since September 2022 on idwiki. Ariandi Lie Let's talk 19:49, 4 April 2024 (UTC)

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 * Behavioral evidence shows a very likely conneciton to several other socks in the farm. The Wordsmith Talk to me 19:28, 4 April 2024 (UTC)

26 March 2024
Making similar edits on Anies Baswedan. Desertasad (talk) 22:57, 25 March 2024 (UTC)

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 * Behavioral evidence doesn't show a likely connection. The Wordsmith Talk to me 20:13, 4 April 2024 (UTC)

Suspected sockpuppets
New account, immediately proceed to edit two articles created by the sockmaster. Shows up to AFD to defend one of them, a member of the Zakaria family. Similar grammatical quirks, and making the same Wikidata edits as the master and the other socks. Behavioral evidence is pretty conclusive, I'm just filling this out for logging purposes. The Wordsmith Talk to me 19:16, 29 March 2024 (UTC)

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 * The Wordsmith there are still two reports here that haven't been responded to. Can this report be kept open until they have been checked out? Thanks. Liz Read! Talk! 03:46, 30 March 2024 (UTC)

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 * The Wordsmith Talk to me 19:18, 29 March 2024 (UTC)

Suspected sockpuppets
After a one year hiatus, IP suddenly begins editing pages solely seeking to undo changes made with regards to a banned user. Allan Nonymous (talk) 09:39, 1 April 2024 (UTC)

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The suspected IP address exhibits similarities to the CU-confirmed blocked IP, 202.43.94.47, suggesting a possible correlation both IP within the same IP address range. Ckfasdf (talk) 10:49, 1 April 2024 (UTC)

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 * The Wordsmith Talk to me 20:01, 4 April 2024 (UTC)

Suspected sockpuppets
An IP editor showed up on AfD, jumping into the debate to defend an article that's been heavily edited by a sockmaster and their puppets. Then, they started making edits on that articles and showed an interest in editing other biography articles. . Ckfasdf (talk) 10:58, 4 April 2024 (UTC)

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 * The Wordsmith Talk to me 20:06, 4 April 2024 (UTC)

Suspected sockpuppets
This user is the other sockpuppet from Asphonixm a.k.a. Cordelia Hasanah with the same edit pattern and duckling. Re-created Zakaria bin Muhammad Amin in draft. Ariandi Lie Let's talk 11:14, 6 April 2024 (UTC)

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The defining characteristic of this sockpuppet is its recurrent activity of editing articles related to Zakaria family or any content linked to Bengkalis. This consistent behavior serves as a clear identifier for this particular sockpuppet account. . Ckfasdf (talk) 00:32, 7 April 2024 (UTC)


 * @The Wordsmith, in addition to it, OnAir21 is very likely to be the sockpuppet of Asphonixm. Please look into it more carefully. 140.0.19.54 (talk) 07:50, 8 April 2024 (UTC)
 * @Floquenbeam, please help. 140.0.19.54 (talk) 07:54, 8 April 2024 (UTC)
 * I have no relationship or affiliation with that person, I don't know who this Asphonixm is, I am not his bot. OnAir21 (talk) 08:55, 8 April 2024 (UTC)


 * A checkuser check might be called for here. Not every editor who works on articles on a specific subject can be assumed to be a sock. It's a red flag but isn't confirmation. Liz Read! Talk! 23:42, 12 April 2024 (UTC)
 * Overall, I agree with your statement. However, considering that topics related to the Zakaria family are quite niche and have only been edited by sockpuppets in the past, any new editor showing interest or making their first edit on this topic would raise a significant red flag and almost confirm suspicion. This has been demonstrated by the history of past sockpuppets, which have also been confirmed by checkusers. Ckfasdf (talk) 01:09, 13 April 2024 (UTC)

Clerk, CheckUser, and/or patrolling admin comments

 * I was pinged here, but I'm afraid I have no insight. I have no idea what Asphonixm's editing style/interests are, I just blocked them because of threatening behavior.  Sorry. --Floquenbeam (talk) 13:27, 8 April 2024 (UTC)
 * Behavioral evidence is strongly suggestive of a connection to the other Asphonixm socks, more than enough to justify a block. The Wordsmith Talk to me 04:48, 8 May 2024 (UTC)

Suspected sockpuppets
This guy's frenetic article creation, article editing habits, and focus on Indonesian figure from Riau, as well as New England socialites at the very least raises a lot of questions. Allan Nonymous (talk) 21:13, 27 April 2024 (UTC)

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His editing behavior is unbefitting for a newly created account, particularly given his proficiency with Wikipedia syntax, which is uncommon for new editors. His first edit involved modifying articles created by, another suspected sockpuppet, further amplifying suspicions. Additionally, his particular interest in biography articles, such as old Indonesian actresses, adds another red flag. . Ckfasdf (talk) 23:22, 27 April 2024 (UTC)

it'll be very appreciated if you could look up this issue. Thank you. Ckfasdf (talk) 00:47, 28 April 2024 (UTC)

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 * The new account's precocious editing is (as the kids are saying these days) pretty sus, and there's some overlap with known Asphonixm socks. However, some of the more telltale signs of this sockmaster (which I won't list here for WP:BEANS reasons) are missing. On the basis of what is here, wer'e a little short of sufficient evidence to justify a block., but there's no prejudice against opening a new SPI if there is future sock-like activity from this account. The Wordsmith Talk to me 04:44, 8 May 2024 (UTC)

Suspected sockpuppets
Likely part of the Riau sockfarms. Allan Nonymous (talk) 12:50, 29 April 2024 (UTC)

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 * I can't say for sure that the IP is Asphonixm, but I can say that the behavioral evidence strongly indicates a connection whether the puppet is made from wool or meat. The Wordsmith Talk to me 04:54, 8 May 2024 (UTC)

Suspected sockpuppets
Same focus on Indonesia and well-known non-Indonesia figures, e.g., Carmen Laroux, mostly entertainment-related. Has already created several articles. Certainly not a new user based on their edits and their page creations. I've requested CU because the behavior isn't quite enough for me to block without technical corroboration.--Bbb23 (talk) 20:01, 22 May 2024 (UTC)

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 * All the accounts I have listed above are ✅ to each other and to previously blocked socks of this master. Blocking and closing. Vanamonde93 (talk) 21:39, 30 May 2024 (UTC)

Suspected sockpuppets
This user edit looks the same as the Asphonixm LTA. Seen on the same page which is always edited by Asphonixm. Ariandi Lie Let's talk 14:36, 16 June 2024 (UTC)

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 * ✅; sweeping for others. Girth Summit  (blether)  16:02, 16 June 2024 (UTC)
 * Don't see any other accounts, but there is a lot of LOUTSOCKing. Lock requested.  Girth Summit  (blether)  16:05, 16 June 2024 (UTC)