Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Curious boy km/Archive

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Obvious returning user is editing like a pro, and already has a draft submission waiting. Use of "Update" in the edit summarylast onethis one. Pretty common at Special:Contributions/103.10.29.81/24 and Special:Contributions/110.44.121.14/24 as well. Back to reassessing Nepali Congress.IPIPthis one. Article overlap: 16 in 6 hours, and that's just two of the accounts. And came to "support" on a merger discussion one of the IPs had started after I said I would close it unless an independent editor supported within a day or two.Usedtobecool ☎️ 15:22, 18 August 2021 (UTC)


 * Pinging who are familiar with the case. Also noting that, after the last IP that was blocked, they were back as Special:Contributions/110.44.121.14 before creating this account. Regards! Usedtobecool ☎️ 15:42, 18 August 2021 (UTC)

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 * Blocked and tagged the named account. Will look at whether to block the IPs shortly. Bbb23 (talk) 16:16, 18 August 2021 (UTC)
 * I blocked each of the /24 ranges noted above for three months. Closing. Bbb23 (talk) 16:24, 18 August 2021 (UTC)

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This particular editor is biased toward Nepali Congress and within Nepali Congress, toward Bimalendra Nidhi. And he edits with about a dozen IPs a week; WP:EWLO was a problem before he was blocked. After he's been blocked, we've all but given up on blocking his IPs as he can change it on demand (User_talk:Bbb23/Archive_55 has information on some of those IPs and his other accounts and their behaviour). See also their persistence with beefing up Bimalendra Nidhi. All those IPs are him.Ktmowner(2), first of all, is a mobile editor just like everyone else. It moved two drafts that he'd created as an IP earlier to mainspace. Note the sophistication it displays in faking an AFC acceptance within its first few edits. As with other accounts, it then proceed to create multiple articles in quick succession. All three articles have Bimalendra Nidhi in the "See also" section for no discernible reason. The actual reason was that Nidhi was running for the party president and this editor believes having Nidhi mentioned as many times as possible on Wikipedia improves his chances. Also note "Reference", which was also present in this. This should leave no doubt that IP Special:Contributions/103.121.173.172 is the same as Ktmowner(2). Now, if you check Special:Contributions/103.121.173.172/24, you'll find these diffs which are the same as Ktmowner(2)'s this edit. And Curious boy had used the same range when leaving me these messages.

Ktmowner(2)'s userpage says Ktmowner is theirs and that seems to be true. Usedtobecool ☎️ 10:10, 14 December 2021 (UTC)

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 * It's pretty obvious from Ktmowner's first day's worth of editing that they were not a new user. The editing overlap with the previous socks is not very extensive, but there's a bunch of clues in the publicly visible behavior, plus enough from the CU logs that there's really no doubt. -- RoySmith (talk) 00:01, 20 December 2021 (UTC)
 * , archiving. Thanks, Spicy (talk) 10:01, 20 December 2021 (UTC)

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Obviously not new. Mobile editor as before. Username is a response to this comment of mine (where I referred to, who appears to be a sock of , an editor Curious has a history with, as a potential good faith newcomer). This account added itself to WikiProject Nepal five minutes before making this edit. The edit summary leaves no doubt that this was in response to this edit which reverted them at their pet article with the mistaken rationale. This account has immediately jumped to trying to get other editors to make edits for them which is one of the known characteristics. I also note this creepiness/harassment. Faking AFC acceptances as before. Their first edit was this which is very similar to this request they'd earlier made with an IP. They also pretended to be an independent editor here, lending support to a request they'd previously made with another IP. Note the heading in this creation by this account. Other accounts doing the same thing:. Interest in "access"ing and "reaccess"ing articles; known sock doing the same:. The WP:DUCKiest thing for those unfamiliar with the case would be this edit where this account removes a Jha speculating about some Jha's son editing the English Wikipedia, as we had a previous sock writing this about a politician named Jha and his son.Thank you for your time, and Happy New Year! Usedtobecool ☎️ 19:44, 1 January 2022 (UTC)

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 * Blocked, tagged, closing. Bbb23 (talk) 21:00, 1 January 2022 (UTC)

Suspected sockpuppets
Account was created two weeks after the last SPI, shares the interest in Nepalese politics, and ....wait for it... has an email address displayed on their user page that exactly matches the username of one of the CU-confirmed previous socks. I can't think of any plausible reason for doing that that does not end with "this is the same user". Beeblebrox (talk) 18:15, 27 May 2022 (UTC)


 * @Beeblebrox I'm not following the above. What email address?  Which previous sock? -- RoySmith (talk) 00:55, 1 June 2022 (UTC)
 * The e-mail address can be seen at the now-deleted User:JayMithila/user infobox. It corresponded with the username of the account User:Kmishra1024. Girth Summit  (blether)  09:07, 1 June 2022 (UTC)
 * This. Sorry, I could've made that more clear, I was super busy when I filed this, which is why I didn't action it myself. Beeblebrox (talk) 18:53, 1 June 2022 (UTC)

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 * Well, to tell a truth alligations like this will demotivate people working for betterment on Wiki community volunerily. Just see my experience and contribution here. I added check user for User:RulesTheNation as I saw constituency articles being edited by him as the sock master used to do. Its clearly evident in edit history of those articles. What is the link of mine? I am totally guilty by aspect that I wanted a better change/edit here. Yes, I may be inclined towards Democratic forces which is evident in my userpage. I don't think that I have crossed my limits even in that aspect. I request you people to have good investigation and non inclined both on me and User:RulesTheNation. Please do accordingly! I will help you people not editing any page till then. Hope the results of check-user comes very soon. This is all I have to say. Thank-you!JayMithila (talk) 15:02, 28 May 2022 (UTC)


 * Jay, could you explain what relationship you have to the account User:Kmishra1024? That is the apparent connection to this case. Beeblebrox (talk) 23:51, 28 May 2022 (UTC)

Yes, this is Curious. I knew it as soon as it started editing. I was waiting for evidence to pile up but then I had to take a break. I noticed some more disruption today, so I was going to finally write up a case. Glad I don't have to. Usedtobecool ☎️ 02:39, 29 May 2022 (UTC)


 * IPs are running rampant anyway, and they will continue to even after this account is blocked. See for example this history for their standard MO. At least they won't be able to bypass autoconfirmed anymore. Usedtobecool ☎️ 02:43, 29 May 2022 (UTC)


 * Before this case gets archived, what was the verdict on User:RulesTheNation, Girth Summit and Ponyo? I'm going through some of the confirmed sockpuppets' page creations and I see RulesTheNation editing the exact same articles that were started by sockpuppets. See 2022 Birgunj municipal election as an example. Liz Read! Talk! 00:18, 1 June 2022 (UTC)
 * There are a lot of articles they create with their really really dynamic IP and move to mainspace with an account. In others, they create a bunch of redirects with their account and later expand them with their IPs. @Liz and @Girth Summit, will you delete them if I point them out to either of you? For example, Kishori Sah, which has no actual edits from other editors but G5 was declined because to an outside observer, it looks like a bunch of editors were involved. The topic is not even notable and would be a straightforward delete at AFD. So, that's not a problem. Just wondering if it's worth spending so many community hours on this person. Usedtobecool ☎️ 13:55, 1 June 2022 (UTC)
 * , I think RulesTheNation is a sockpuppet of Curious boy km as this user edited the same articles which was edited by JayMithila. Gently, I would like to request you to check the contributions of Philieep beacuse I suspect this user as a sock by looking user's contributions which was similar to the edits of above users. Fade258 (talk) 10:47, 1 June 2022 (UTC)
 * I'm not a sock of Curious. JayMithila already accused me of being so here, . used to be my account which I retired from because of privacy concerns. As seen here  and, I have had disagreements with JayMithila on his edits. I may have the same interests as JayMithila but that's not saying much. If you see my old account at SimulationWig you'll see I've had the same interests there too. There is also a clear distinction in our writing styles if you look at their edits and mine. If you need anything from me just let me know. RulesTheNation (talk) 13:31, 1 June 2022 (UTC)
 * I don't see any evidence that RTN is Curious. We should expect and hope new and otherwise dormant editors to show up for national events like the election, and would not agree with using that as the sole grounds for suspicion. RTN, if you are indeed SWig, it's good to have you back. Cheers! Usedtobecool ☎️ 13:42, 1 June 2022 (UTC)

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What's up with ? See their userpage and who created it. See also WP:SPI. Pinging in case she can she any light on any of this.--Bbb23 (talk) 18:38, 27 May 2022 (UTC)
 * No idea. All I know is that checks on accounts from Nepal are brain damage as all the accounts funnel through a small range (or at least they used to before I began avoiding these cases like they were wearing "kiss me I have covid!" T-Shirts on. Or are we all on to Monkeypox now?).-- Jezebel's Ponyo bons mots 18:56, 27 May 2022 (UTC)
 * The e-mail address on the user page, the editing interests and the timing of the account creation are all exceedingly ducky. There isn't a lot for me to compare against, but what I can in the CU logs from prior checks is consistent with the ranges that JayMithila is using. I note that JayMithila has edited while logged out extensively, and despite their assurance that they would stop editing while this investigation was ongoing, they simply logged out and continued editing. I'm going to block and tag as proven, and I will request lock on meta.  Girth Summit  (blether)  12:18, 31 May 2022 (UTC)
 * Adding that, upon examination of one of these ranges, the following account is ✅ to JayMithila:
 * There may be others, I don't have time right now to check more closely; wouldn't mind another CU taking a look if they like. Some notes on CU wiki. Girth Summit  (blether)  12:53, 31 May 2022 (UTC)
 * I've just been through JayMithila's IP ranges quite closely. Krish edits675 is the only account I found that was obviously them. I didn't come across RulesTheNation on any of those ranges. I have not run a check on RulesTheNation because nobody (apart from JayMithila) has accused them of anything, unless I'm missing something. They seem to have acknowledged that they had a previous account,, but that account hasn't edited since last year. If anyone wants to raise a new report on them with evidence, we can look at that separately. Girth Summit  (blether)  09:44, 1 June 2022 (UTC)
 * I for one am generally in favour of G5ing the work of sockpuppets, to discourage them from coming back. However, the CU policy prohibits me from revealing which IPs were used by JayMithila/Krish edits675 - having publicly acknowledged that I've looked at their IPs, I'd rather another admin responded to any G5 requests for articles that have been written by them and one or more IPs. I am happy to restate that they edited a lot without logging into either of these accounts. Girth Summit  (blether)  17:46, 1 June 2022 (UTC)
 * I don't think there's enough evidence to endorse a check on RulesTheNation (I note that both of the users insisting they were a sock have since been blocked as socks themselves). Closing as everything else seems to have been dealt with. Thanks, Spicy (talk) 12:58, 2 June 2022 (UTC)
 * I don't think there's enough evidence to endorse a check on RulesTheNation (I note that both of the users insisting they were a sock have since been blocked as socks themselves). Closing as everything else seems to have been dealt with. Thanks, Spicy (talk) 12:58, 2 June 2022 (UTC)

Suspected sockpuppets
Editing according to the same style and adding a politician's draft Draft: Ram Naresh Raya similar to a previous sock. The editing pattern is being matched. I think that this is one of 's socks.  D IVINE  00:19, 14 July 2022 (UTC)


 * As you get a better understanding of these socks, .  D IVINE  00:24, 14 July 2022 (UTC)

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 * Defence! I am not a sockpoppet. A minutes ago I learned about what the above subject is meant for. It's an independent article I created. My tone or writing may match with the user because I copied the codes from article Satrudhan Mahato who is Raya's successor as minister of the ministry. Keeping some things same as they match to both I modified date, paragraph, personal info, etc. This is all I have to say. I am from Sarlahi district and the politician Ram Naresh Raya is famous due to his party split and his neutral position in the same. So I wrote an article on him. I found some news and aaded them in article. This is all I had to say. Further decision can be brought by your conclusion. Feel free to cooperate.Maddy092 (talk) 19:11, 14 July 2022 (UTC)

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 * ✅ to JayMithila, plus . NinjaRobotPirate (talk) 02:49, 15 July 2022 (UTC)

Suspected sockpuppets
Account created after two weeks of last SPI, and shares the same politics interest, Saroj Kumar Yadav (new articles and brand new user who edits, definitely not like a brand new user). &mdash; Tulsi   24x7  10:27, 4 August 2022 (UTC)

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 * See Sockpuppet investigations/Anup Rajbanshi as well. &mdash; Tulsi   24x7  03:51, 5 August 2022 (UTC)

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 * - I've already blocked Ojibwe Kerry as confirmed to Sockpuppet investigations/Anup Rajbanshi. The question is whether this entire case should be merged.  I see some things that make me think yes, but also some that make me think no.   I'm relisting this for another CU to take look.  I've left some notes in cuwiki. -- RoySmith (talk) 17:58, 5 August 2022 (UTC)
 * Got a second opinion off-wiki from another CU. We're going to leave this as its own case. -- RoySmith (talk) 18:02, 8 August 2022 (UTC)
 * The SandDoctor Talk 05:23, 10 August 2022 (UTC)

Suspected sockpuppets
Created this account on the same day last reported for SPI at Sockpuppet investigations/Curious boy km; shares the same politics interest. &mdash; Tulsi   24x7  03:50, 10 August 2022 (UTC)

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 * This is . It's getting confusing due to the fact that both and  who were confirmed as Anup's sock were editing the same topics as Curious' socks. But, in general, it's Curious who edits national politics; Anup is mostly about municipalities and mayors. And Curious has mentioned being in Engineering school (here) before. Here, this account picks up from Curious. Here he is at Curious' favourite page.  Usedtobecool ☎️ 08:18, 10 August 2022 (UTC)

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 * - -- RoySmith (talk) 17:44, 10 August 2022 (UTC)
 * - Based on CU, Civilengineer053 is ✅ to several socks from Sockpuppet investigations/Curious boy km. I've blocked the account, but not yet tagged.  Could a clerk please move this report to  and tag.  This isn't the first time these two cases have been connected.  I don't see anything that convinces me that the cases should be merged, but it's certainly something to keep in mind during future investigations. -- RoySmith (talk) 17:55, 10 August 2022 (UTC)
 * Moved section from Sockpuppet investigations/Anup Rajbanshi. --Jack Frost (talk) 20:15, 10 August 2022 (UTC)

Suspected sockpuppets
Creating draft with IP, then moving it to mainspace with an account, then using RM/TR is consistent with previous socks. Editing People's Socialist Party, Nepal, election articles, articles about Madhesh Province, articles about national parties are all consistent with previous socks. Usedtobecool ☎️ 02:42, 27 August 2022 (UTC)


 * A non-CU admin may consider G5ing Communist Party of Nepal–Unity National Campaign on behaviour. Usedtobecool ☎️ 02:44, 27 August 2022 (UTC)

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 * - ✅ to, and  -- RoySmith (talk) 19:15, 30 August 2022 (UTC)
 * Also -- RoySmith (talk) 19:22, 30 August 2022 (UTC)
 * Jack Frost (talk) 01:17, 3 September 2022 (UTC)

Suspected sockpuppets
As stated on last report, Edits revolve arounds election articles, articles about Madhesh Province, articles about national parties are all consistent with previous socks of master. &mdash; Tulsi   24x7  04:08, 26 November 2022 (UTC)

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 * OK - the CU results indicate that this account is ❌ to Curious boy km, and also unrelated to who is often seen in similar spaces. However, it is not their first account; their old accounts are not blocked, but I'm not sure that this is a valid WP:CLEANSTART. I'm going to ask them some questions.   Girth Summit  (blether)  12:10, 26 November 2022 (UTC)
 * - Pending response to questions. --Jack Frost (talk) 12:18, 26 November 2022 (UTC)
 * Closing per . Spicy (talk) 22:06, 28 November 2022 (UTC)