Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/GeraldFord1980/Archive

Evidence submitted by GB fan
GeraldFord1980 was indefinitely blocked for vandalism by Materialscientist. GeraldFord1980 requested unblocking twice and was denied twice. One of GeraldFord1980's edits was adding unsourced trivia into Gerald Ford. Two days later RichardNixon1980 comes along and places the exact same information into the article as their very first edit. It seems to pass the duck test  GB fan  talk 19:48, 28 February 2010 (UTC)

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Blocked and tagged. –MuZemike 00:59, 1 March 2010 (UTC)

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Aside from the similar username pattern of state name + common first name, both users show a similar pattern of inserting vandalism in the form of random factoids into biography articles. The user tries to make the appear legitimate by copying a source used earlier in the article and occasionally tweaking it slightly. The cited source either doesn't exist or doesn't support the inserted text. The vandalized biographies also are either Florida, sports, or LDS Church-related.

Examples of this include:
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Other usernames that follow the same pattern that are also likely sockpuppets (but are already blocked) include:

FyzixFighter (talk) 01:39, 8 March 2017 (UTC)

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As an outsider with no vested interest in this sock puppet trial, I find your accusations both arbitrary and unfair. There could be a good reason why these are isolated incidents, and not the work of one person. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2600:387:9:5:0:0:0:92 (talk) 17:51, 8 March 2017 (UTC)

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 * Blocked, closing. GABgab 03:43, 8 March 2017 (UTC)

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One of the patterns that ties all the socks together is inserting random, off-the-wall, fictitious factoids that mention someone named "Joe Walz". The latest registered sock in the above list undid the revert of one of the IPs unhelpful edits and the name fits the naming pattern previously noted. I don't really think a CU is needed since WP:DUCK applies. FyzixFighter (talk) 00:26, 16 March 2017 (UTC)


 * Amending this post-close: I apologize for not clearly tying all this together and to SouthDakotaJosephSmith. The IP 2600:387:9:5:0:0:0:BB matches the behavioral pattern of "Joe Walz"-nonsensical vandalism with and, similar to CaliforniaNorman's  and  edits. 2600:387:9:5:0:0:0:BB also made this clear vandalism edit, which SouthDakotaJosephSmith reverted  without comment and as a first registered edit. The naming pattern, US state name+ommon name, is similar to the sockpuppeteer and previously noted sock, CarolinaPete and CaliforniaNorman, and to what I would argue are suspected socks TexasFrank (based on ) and VermontJohn (based on ). The name of the alleged sock in this report also follows the pattern of the sockpuppeteer's odd affinity for vandalism related to the LDS Church and LDS Church leaders (see , , , and ).
 * If that evidence chain is still too weak to connect SouthDakotaJosephSmith to CarolinaPete, fair enough. I'll just keep on eye out for more evidence. --FyzixFighter (talk) 13:43, 18 March 2017 (UTC)
 * I've added another one that just showed up, User:UtahGeraldo, based on this trolling, which ties the new user to the master and the other alleged sockpuppet. --FyzixFighter (talk) 20:38, 18 March 2017 (UTC)

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I must defend myself against such a claim. True, I inadvertently undid a previous edit made to the article Serpentor, but that was an honest mistake. My screen name comes from the fact that I hale from South Dakota, and am an admirer of the prophet Joseph Smith. Regarding Joe Walz, SouthDakotaJosephSmith has never made an edit with his name. I don't understand why I'm being investigated. — Preceding unsigned comment added by SouthDakotaJosephSmith (talk • contribs) 02:46, 16 March 2017 (UTC)

Thank you for dismissing this case. Now, I demand a formal apology from FyzixFighter. — Preceding unsigned comment added by SouthDakotaJosephSmith (talk • contribs) 01:15, 18 March 2017 (UTC)

Now wait a second, I have nothing to do with UtahGeraldo. Clearly there is some kind of conspiracy against me. In this country, we have the double jeopardy clause in our constitution. This means that wikipedia can't put me on trial twice for the same offense. Please stop accusing me of something that I, SouthDakotaJosephSmith, did not do. 21:02, 18 March 2017 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by SouthDakotaJosephSmith (talk • contribs)

Please, SouthDakotaJosephSmith had nothing to do with my edits. I take full responsibility. I also admit to being CarolinaPete, TexasFrank, VermontJohn, as well as GeraldFord1980, RichardNixon1980, and BillClinton1980. My conscience has been wrecked with guilt. I couldn't bear it if an innocent person like SouthDakotaJosephSmith was punishing for my crime.UtahGeraldo (talk) 21:12, 18 March 2017 (UTC)

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 * None of these IPs have edited in the last 4 days. There is zero evidence provided against SouthDakotaJosephSmith. Case closed.  Vanjagenije  (talk)  14:35, 16 March 2017 (UTC)
 * . Please, compare SouthDakotaJosephSmith to the master and previous socks.  Vanjagenije  (talk)  19:16, 18 March 2017 (UTC)
 * ​—DoRD (talk)​ 13:48, 19 March 2017 (UTC)
 * Given that they're not being truthful with respect to SouthDakotaJosephSmith, I'd take this claim with a grain of salt as well, but see Sockpuppet investigations/GeraldFord1980. ​—DoRD (talk)​ 13:55, 19 March 2017 (UTC)
 * - Please block the other two unblocked accounts. Thanks, GABgab 14:12, 19 March 2017 (UTC)
 * All blocked and tagged. Case closed.  Vanjagenije  (talk)  21:35, 19 March 2017 (UTC)
 * ​—DoRD (talk)​ 13:48, 19 March 2017 (UTC)
 * Given that they're not being truthful with respect to SouthDakotaJosephSmith, I'd take this claim with a grain of salt as well, but see Sockpuppet investigations/GeraldFord1980. ​—DoRD (talk)​ 13:55, 19 March 2017 (UTC)
 * - Please block the other two unblocked accounts. Thanks, GABgab 14:12, 19 March 2017 (UTC)
 * All blocked and tagged. Case closed.  Vanjagenije  (talk)  21:35, 19 March 2017 (UTC)
 * Given that they're not being truthful with respect to SouthDakotaJosephSmith, I'd take this claim with a grain of salt as well, but see Sockpuppet investigations/GeraldFord1980. ​—DoRD (talk)​ 13:55, 19 March 2017 (UTC)
 * - Please block the other two unblocked accounts. Thanks, GABgab 14:12, 19 March 2017 (UTC)
 * All blocked and tagged. Case closed.  Vanjagenije  (talk)  21:35, 19 March 2017 (UTC)

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This incarnation is essentially following the same pattern as before. He inserts random text, such as this, this, and. The first of these edits follows the pattern of LDS-centric vandalism, and "Joe Walz", while not in any of the edits, is in the username. FyzixFighter (talk) 02:31, 25 March 2017 (UTC)

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Whatever are you talking about? I can't believe that I'm being accused of such things. You must be smoking something! GeorgiaJoeWalz (talk) 02:40, 25 March 2017 (UTC)

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 * Account blocked, and I'll run checks later if another CU doesn't get to it first. ​—DoRD (talk)​ 03:40, 25 March 2017 (UTC)
 * Okay, ✅ along with . ​—DoRD (talk)​ 13:49, 25 March 2017 (UTC)
 * Please block the other account. Thanks, GABgab 15:22, 25 March 2017 (UTC)
 * Amortias (T)(C) 16:47, 25 March 2017 (UTC)
 * Closing. GABgab 17:02, 25 March 2017 (UTC)

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New sock is again inserting random, "Joe Walz"-centric vandalism (here and here), similar to previous vandalism (see most recent socks for other occurrences of this pattern). It might be worth checking for other sleeper accounts created since the last SPI. FyzixFighter (talk) 18:32, 23 April 2017 (UTC)

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 * ​—DoRD (talk)​ 18:46, 23 April 2017 (UTC)
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 * tagging and closing.  Vanjagenije  (talk)  20:29, 23 April 2017 (UTC)

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The username itself matches this user's pattern of "Joe Walz" centered edits. The edits so far continue the pattern of inserting nonsense and derogatory text into LDS articles. In the this edit, the user attempts to legitimize the text by using a reference from elsewhere in the article, which in fact has nothing to do with the added text. FyzixFighter (talk) 18:37, 10 March 2019 (UTC)

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 * . Sir Sputnik (talk) 21:44, 10 March 2019 (UTC)

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Similar behavior as all the earlier socks. Trolling the same article with this edit as the sock yesterday - a derogatory edit with a faux reference. I am flattered a bit by the username, which appears to be a troll variation of my username. Meh. FyzixFighter (talk) 04:03, 12 March 2019 (UTC)

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 * . Sir Sputnik (talk) 16:05, 12 March 2019 (UTC)

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Another "Joe Walz" sock-troll, see this and this, which follow the pattern of behavior and trolling targets. Adding a checkuser request given his recent propensity for socks recently, in case there are some sleeper socks out there. FyzixFighter (talk) 00:15, 15 March 2019 (UTC)

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Please, I am not a "sockpuppet", whatever that means. Please do not abuse your power by taking away my privileges. I have done nothing wrong.OregonBrian (talk) —Preceding undated comment added 00:19, 15 March 2019 (UTC)

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 * ✅. T. Canens (talk) 01:12, 15 March 2019 (UTC)
 * Closing per above. The SandDoctor  Talk 13:31, 15 March 2019 (UTC)

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The naming follows a pattern of state name+common name used by many of the previous socks. Here and here, again he follows the pattern of LDS-centric trollery with citations from other locations in the article in order to add legitimacy to the edits and try to get by quick scans by other editors that may not check the actual citations. Other edits have targeted other articles trolled by previous socks and IP-socks. Requesting a CheckUser to catch any other sleeper socks that might be out there. FyzixFighter (talk) 03:29, 6 April 2019 (UTC)

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 * —DoRD (talk)​ 13:12, 6 April 2019 (UTC)
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 * —DoRD (talk)​ 13:12, 6 April 2019 (UTC)
 * —DoRD (talk)​ 13:12, 6 April 2019 (UTC)


 * . Sir Sputnik (talk) 14:42, 6 April 2019 (UTC)

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More "Walz" nonsense edits -, , , and. Requesting CheckUser in case there are any sleeper accounts. FyzixFighter (talk) 03:02, 1 July 2019 (UTC)

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✅ plus Blocked. — Berean Hunter   (talk)  11:09, 1 July 2019 (UTC)
 * Closing per above comments. The SandDoctor  Talk 05:01, 4 July 2019 (UTC)

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Might be a meatpuppet given a brief, benign editing history at the beginning of the year. Editor has reinstated at least one edit by a previous sock. Also several edits following the same "Walz" nonsense edits (,, and ). Requesting a checkuser as well given the history of sleeper socks. Even if not a sock, imo WP:NOTHERE would apply. FyzixFighter (talk) 04:30, 28 July 2019 (UTC)

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 * ✅ -- Guerillero &#124;  Parlez Moi  05:59, 28 July 2019 (UTC)

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Both are blocked, but TheGreatestMayonaiseEver in a vandalism edit refers to <>, <> (diff: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Book_of_Mormon&diff=prev&oldid=910268766&diffmode=source ) Except if that <> is someone notable and i don't know it, i think that it is clear that it is the same person. I request Checkuser beckause there might be other accounts of him. Eni vak  (speak)  23:04, 10 August 2019 (UTC)
 * Note:Now i have seen that there were many <> accounts in the past. Eni vak   (speak)  00:21, 11 August 2019 (UTC)

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 * - This is pretty clearly GeraldFord1980. I have merged the case accordingly. This editor regularly has multiple accounts on the go at once. Please check if they've got any more now. Sir Sputnik (talk) 23:34, 10 August 2019 (UTC)
 * It looks like the majority of them have already been found and blocked. However, I did find two more:  and .  . NinjaRobotPirate (talk) 02:05, 11 August 2019 (UTC)

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Another "Joe Walz" edit here. Some of the other edits follow the pattern of inserting nonsense and trying to give the appearance of legitimancy by reusing unrelated references earlier in the article. There is a history of sleeper socks, so requesting CU. FyzixFighter (talk) 16:41, 2 September 2019 (UTC)

Adding another per this edit. --FyzixFighter (talk) 16:59, 2 September 2019 (UTC)

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 * - Please check to identify potential sleepers. Sir Sputnik (talk) 17:14, 2 September 2019 (UTC)
 * ✅ to the above: . . NinjaRobotPirate (talk) 18:22, 2 September 2019 (UTC)

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Same "Walz"-centric gibberish edits as seen here. Requesting for a CU to catch any sleepers or other socks, based on previous behavior. FyzixFighter (talk) 21:53, 6 October 2019 (UTC)

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I was shocked when I opened Wikipedia just now and learned that I was involved in a "sockpuppet investigation." I had to do a little searching to figure out what that even means. Anyways, I have no idea who GeraldFord1980 is, and I am certainly not affiliated with his edits.MashedPotatoSalad (talk) 22:57, 6 October 2019 (UTC)

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 * ✅ and . Closing. TonyBallioni (talk) 23:27, 6 October 2019 (UTC)

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This edit follows a similar pattern as other previous socks. It's a nonsensical "trivia" (vandalism) addition on an LDS-related page that attempts to legitimize the edit by duplicating an unrelated reference from elsewhere in the article. This one is slightly reminiscent of previous "Joe Walz" vandalism by an IP sock of the user. FyzixFighter (talk) 04:39, 15 January 2020 (UTC)

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Please dismiss this accusation of sockpuppetry. It isn't true, and the argument for sockpuppetry is weak. Consider these facts: 1. The editor who is being investigated has no concrete link to GeraldFord1980. 2. The article cited as a pattern is not LDS church related, which the accuser claimed was a common link to GeraldFord1980. The article is about Bob Dole, not the LDS church. 3. The article on Dale Renlund doesn't mention Joe Walz, which is another common thread that the accuser names.

FyzixFighter's argument should be dismissed, and he should receive a rebuke from the Wikipedia authorities.AvacadoJohnson (talk) 12:04, 15 January 2020 (UTC)

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 * Same IP address as previous socks. . NinjaRobotPirate (talk) 12:26, 15 January 2020 (UTC)

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WP:DUCK - per, vandalizing LDS-related page with blantant nonsense with a copied citation from elsewhere in the article, and the "Walz"-username. Requesting a CU to catch any sleepers. FyzixFighter (talk) 00:16, 11 June 2020 (UTC)

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— Berean Hunter   (talk)  16:50, 11 June 2020 (UTC)
 * - Blocked the sock on behavioral evidence. The prior use of sleepers indicates the need for a sleeper check. Cabayi (talk) 08:25, 11 June 2020 (UTC)
 * This case is . Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 16:41, 11 June 2020 (UTC)
 * Was already checking and this account is as belonging to the master but.

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Same trolling behavior of nonsense edits,with copy-pasted references from earlier in the article to give it an air of legitimacy. He essentially admits who he is in this edit. FyzixFighter (talk) 02:55, 28 September 2020 (UTC)

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This is nonsense. I am not a Sock puppet, but an independent editor. These accusations are totally false.SpanexMayonaise (talk) 09:52, 28 September 2020 (UTC)

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 * . Sir Sputnik (talk) 15:35, 28 September 2020 (UTC)

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These edits are very similar to the edits by the last sock, SpanexMayonaise, targeting LDS related articles with nonsense edits with copied cites from earlier in the article to feign legitimacy. These edits might also require oversight, similar to the last ones, given they deal with real people and other editors. FyzixFighter (talk) 20:48, 18 October 2020 (UTC)

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This is all bull crap!HandgunBowlingBall (talk) 21:01, 18 October 2020 (UTC)

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 * Well, I very sincerely hope that this time there won't be any oversight, because the oversight from last time meant that I was unable to compare editing from this sock with the last one, which is very frustrating. Also, I have looked at every edit from the latest account, and none of it by any stretch of the imagination could reasonably be regarded as so grossly unacceptable that it must be hidden even from the eyes of administrators who need to be able to see the history. However, I was able to look at he editing history of earlier sockpuppets, which left no room for doubt that this is yet another one, so I shall block it. Since there is a history of sleepers, I am leaving the CheckUser request in place. JBW (talk) 22:00, 18 October 2020 (UTC)
 * ✅., closing. Mz7 (talk) 01:01, 19 October 2020 (UTC)

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Latest sock of LTA troll. Similar pattern of adding nonsense content to LDS related articles (not exclusively) and trying to legitimize them by linking to copy citations from other parts of the article (see here ). One of the trademarks of this troll is the mention of "Walz", see this and this. Requesting checkuser given the troll's propensity for socks. FyzixFighter (talk) 21:03, 2 January 2021 (UTC)

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 * ✅. Bagging and tagging. This SPI can be closed...  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   21:15, 2 January 2021 (UTC)

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Same pattern LTA of editing LDS-related articles with nonsense edits and unrelated citations from elsewhere in the article. See here and here. The latter also has the typical "Walz" reference this troll is known for. FyzixFighter (talk) 13:43, 15 January 2021 (UTC)

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 * ✅. Bagging and tagging sock account. This SPI can be closed...  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   18:49, 15 January 2021 (UTC)

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Same MO as previous socks, as seen in and, which are nonsense edits in LDS-related articles that try to give an impression of legitimacy by copying citations from elsewhere in the article. The latter edit also once again mentions "Joe Walz", the usual telltale trolling by this sockpuppeteer. Asking for a CU in case there are any sleeper accounts, based on previous behavior. FyzixFighter (talk) 23:35, 4 May 2021 (UTC)

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 * With all previous socks stale, a new check unfortunately won't tell us much. Behaviour is pretty cut and dry though. . Sir Sputnik (talk) 00:51, 5 May 2021 (UTC)

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Usual Joe Walz/LDS nonsense, e.g Special:AbuseLog/29928013. Suffusion of Yellow (talk) 20:57, 12 May 2021 (UTC)

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 * ✅, blocked and tagged.-- Jezebel's Ponyo bons mots 23:02, 12 May 2021 (UTC)
 * is ✅ as well, for the record.-- Jezebel's Ponyo bons mots 23:03, 12 May 2021 (UTC)
 * Adding tags -- RoySmith (talk) 12:46, 13 May 2021 (UTC)

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The usual JoeWalz/LDS nonsense and copy/pasting of unrelated citations (see here and here). Requesting CU to uncover any sleeping socks based on past experience. FyzixFighter (talk) 16:31, 18 May 2021 (UTC)

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Blocked and tagged as proven based on behavioural and technical overlap. .-- Jezebel's Ponyo bons mots 20:58, 18 May 2021 (UTC)

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The usual JoeWalz/LDS nonsense and copy/pasting of unrelated citations. Might need to update Edit Filter 871 to catch the trolls most recent JoeWalz variations. FyzixFighter (talk) 20:18, 20 May 2021 (UTC)
 * Yeah, I'll not notify the master and socks in the future. I think I might have been handslapped for not doing it, but maybe it was an automated message and on another noticeboard. Thanks for the feedback and suggestion. --FyzixFighter (talk) 21:04, 20 May 2021 (UTC)

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 * Confirmed and blocked. They must have logged in to their old account because it popped up in the check., would you consider not notifying the master and socks each time you file a report? It only provides LTAs a heads up that a block is imminent.  --  Jezebel's Ponyo bons mots 20:27, 20 May 2021 (UTC)

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Same JoeWalz/LDS nonsense edits (,, and others) FyzixFighter (talk) 02:49, 23 May 2021 (UTC)


 * Are you suggesting that any future suspected socks not be brought up at SPI, per WP:DENY? If so, what should be the response to getting the future socks blocked? Or am I misunderstanding your suggestion? --FyzixFighter (talk) 17:14, 23 May 2021 (UTC)

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 * . : Please block the sock indefinitely – not endorsing because we had a check just a couple days ago. Also noting that I think it might be time to stop tagging this one. Thanks. --Blablubbs&#124;talk 08:55, 23 May 2021 (UTC)
 * Blocked without tags, closing. -- RoySmith (talk) 14:05, 23 May 2021 (UTC)
 * @FyzixFighter No, not at all – I'm simply recommending that other clerks not place sock tags (sockpuppet) in future cases – on the reporting side, you can proceed as usual. :) --Blablubbs&#124;talk 17:34, 23 May 2021 (UTC)

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Same Walz/LDS nonsense (see ) FyzixFighter (talk) 14:48, 31 May 2021 (UTC)

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 * Blocked and tagged. I should've figured this out earlier before my VOA block. I've reblocked. Bbb23 (talk) 15:34, 31 May 2021 (UTC)
 * Closing. Bbb23 (talk) 15:34, 31 May 2021 (UTC)

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Same old Walz/LDS nonsense and crude edits in reference to another wiki editor  - the latter may need to be redacted per RD#2. FyzixFighter (talk) 21:42, 1 June 2021 (UTC)

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 * -- Jezebel's Ponyo bons mots 21:46, 1 June 2021 (UTC)

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Same Walz/LDS nonsense (one example) FyzixFighter (talk) 22:35, 6 June 2021 (UTC)

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This is obviously not true. There is no Walz/LDS nonsense. GlockFruitLoops (talk) 23:13, 6 June 2021 (UTC)

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 * Blocked and tagged by Sro23 (beat me to it by seconds). Bbb23 (talk) 23:46, 6 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Closing. Bbb23 (talk) 23:47, 6 June 2021 (UTC)

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Same Walz/LDS nonsense. FyzixFighter (talk) 17:49, 8 June 2021 (UTC)

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 * -- Jezebel's Ponyo bons mots 17:56, 8 June 2021 (UTC)

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Same Walz/LDS nonsense. FyzixFighter (talk) 01:37, 10 June 2021 (UTC)

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FyzixFighter offers no evidence to support his claims.Eojlzaw (talk) 02:04, 10 June 2021 (UTC)

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 * Blocked without tags. Closing. Malcolmxl5 (talk) 02:29, 10 June 2021 (UTC)

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Same LDS/Walz nonsense (see ). FyzixFighter (talk) 22:56, 16 June 2021 (UTC)

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 * Yep. – please block the sock indefinitely, without tags. Thanks. --Blablubbs&#124;talk 23:35, 16 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Now done by (thanks!). Closing. --Blablubbs&#124;talk 23:48, 16 June 2021 (UTC)

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Same Walz/LDS nonsense (see ). Adding another recent sock as well that was already blocked, but adding here for completeness. FyzixFighter (talk) 12:50, 20 June 2021 (UTC)

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FyzixFighter merely deletes the edits of those with whom he disagrees. He represents the worst of Wikipedia. His editing privileges should be revoked.BabyThomasSMonson (talk) 13:35, 20 June 2021 (UTC)

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 * Yup. - please block the sock indefinitely. --Blablubbs&#124;talk 14:39, 20 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Already hammered. Closing. GeneralNotability (talk) 17:24, 20 June 2021 (UTC)

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Same LDS nonsense with fake citations (eg ). Name matches pattern of other recent socks. -FyzixFighter (talk) 13:05, 25 June 2021 (UTC)

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 * Blocked by .-- Jezebel's Ponyo bons mots 13:57, 25 June 2021 (UTC)

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Same old nonsense. WP:DUCK. FyzixFighter (talk) 18:28, 26 June 2021 (UTC)

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This accusation lacks substance. Where is the nonsense? I am an independent editor. FyzixFighter has not done a good job of presenting evidence of Sockpuppetry. How am I a sockpuppet? By the way, I'm not.JgfyzixStokesfighter (talk) 18:35, 26 June 2021 (UTC)

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 * - the shoe fits (, plus the trolling here). Please block the sock indefinitely. --Blablubbs&#124;talk 18:38, 26 June 2021 (UTC)
 * - JgfyzixStokesfighter has been . --   LuK3      (Talk)   19:59, 26 June 2021 (UTC)

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Same nonsense (eg ) FyzixFighter (talk) 22:46, 30 June 2021 (UTC)

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No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No. No.BabyHowardWHunter (talk) 22:55, 30 June 2021 (UTC)

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 * Closing case. Sro23 (talk) 23:17, 30 June 2021 (UTC)

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Same nonsense. FyzixFighter (talk) 01:27, 4 July 2021 (UTC)

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 * Blocked, no tags. Sir Sputnik (talk) 01:47, 4 July 2021 (UTC)

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Same nonsense FyzixFighter (talk) 15:15, 5 July 2021 (UTC)

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 * Account now blocked. Closing. Bbb23 (talk) 17:04, 5 July 2021 (UTC)

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Same old nonsense (eg ), as well as disruption at other SPI now. FyzixFighter (talk) 17:19, 11 July 2021 (UTC)

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 * Blocked yesterday by . Closing.-- Jezebel's Ponyo bons mots 22:35, 12 July 2021 (UTC)

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Same nonsense. FyzixFighter (talk) 15:58, 16 July 2021 (UTC)

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 * -- Jezebel's Ponyo bons mots 16:30, 16 July 2021 (UTC)

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Same nonsense edits with fake citations ( and ). FyzixFighter (talk) 12:55, 20 July 2021 (UTC)

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 * Blocked. Closing.-- Jezebel's Ponyo bons mots 16:59, 20 July 2021 (UTC)

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, essentially self-declared. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 13:47, 3 August 2021 (UTC)

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 * Also this (2) again. –– 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗗𝘂𝗱𝗲 ( talk ) 19:50, 3 August 2021 (UTC)

ScottishFinnishRadish states that the sock puppetry is "self declared," but provides no evidence. Thanks to FormalDude, I've been able to read up on Sockpuppetry. Wikipedia standards clearly state that clear evidence of Sockpuppetry must be presented. There has been no clear evidence presented.PigeonFootball (talk) 19:57, 3 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Will do, thank you. –– 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗗𝘂𝗱𝗲 ( talk ) 20:04, 3 August 2021 (UTC)

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 * Blocked. and anyone else who will be filing reports on this sockpuppeteer, from now on I would like to ask you stop notifying Gerald socks about this SPI and stop interacting with them per DENY. Revert, block, ignore. Simply report straight to SPI (or AIV if the vandalism is severe enough).  Sro23 (talk) 20:03, 3 August 2021 (UTC)

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. –– 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗗𝘂𝗱𝗲 ( talk ) 20:51, 3 August 2021 (UTC)
 * CheckUser requested. –– 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗗𝘂𝗱𝗲 ( talk ) 20:53, 3 August 2021 (UTC)

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 * Now blocked., closing. --Blablubbs (talk) 10:42, 4 August 2021 (UTC)

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Same nonsense. Requesting a checkuser to identify any sleeper socks since this one went undetected for a week. FyzixFighter (talk) 03:32, 16 August 2021 (UTC)

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 * Support CheckUser. User is exhibiting extremely similar editing patterns as the socks. They are continuing to troll editors who warn them about their disruptive editing. –– 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗗𝘂𝗱𝗲  talk  04:50, 16 August 2021 (UTC)
 * User has been blocked by as a confirmed sockpuppet of . –– 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗗𝘂𝗱𝗲   talk  05:35, 16 August 2021 (UTC)

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 * Already CU-blocked, closing. --Blablubbs (talk) 12:30, 16 August 2021 (UTC)

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Similar nonsense in this edit - LDS Church figure, scatalogical/body humor trolling, copying a citation from elsewhere in the article to make it appear legitimate. FyzixFighter (talk) 23:50, 19 August 2021 (UTC)

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 * Endorse –– 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗗𝘂𝗱𝗲  talk  23:56, 19 August 2021 (UTC)

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 * , for sleepers., please don't comment on SPIs just to "endorse" CU. Checkuser endorsements are not a vote, and you endorsing a check has zero effect on whether CU is actually run. GeneralNotability (talk) 01:39, 20 August 2021 (UTC)
 * - ~TNT (she/they • talk) 01:56, 20 August 2021 (UTC)
 * are, but  ~TNT (she/they • talk) 02:01, 20 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Closing without action as the two accounts behave differently to Gerald socks. Sro23 (talk) 02:06, 20 August 2021 (UTC)

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Same nonsense. Requesting CheckUser to identify any sleepers. FyzixFighter (talk) 23:45, 30 August 2021 (UTC)

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 * Some others on a wide IP range are possibly him, but this one is for sure: . . NinjaRobotPirate (talk) 06:10, 31 August 2021 (UTC)

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Same nonsense on LDS articles, copy-pasting irrelevant citations for unconstructive edits ( and ). CU request to check for any sleepers. FyzixFighter (talk) 23:35, 13 September 2021 (UTC)

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 * - For sleepers. Thanks, GABgab 02:06, 14 September 2021 (UTC)
 * The most obvious ones are already blocked. NinjaRobotPirate (talk) 10:54, 14 September 2021 (UTC)

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Same old disruption ( and ). Requesting CU in case of an sleeper accounts. FyzixFighter (talk) 22:34, 21 September 2021 (UTC)

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 * Matches pattern of previous sox. due to extensive history of sleepers, as documented in the archive.  --  Tamzin  [ cetacean needed ] (she/they) 22:14, 25 September 2021 (UTC)
 * - ~TNT (she/they • talk) 02:16, 26 September 2021 (UTC)
 * is to the case.
 * is ✅ to . Shows up in multiple older socks too, so fairly confident regardless of the lack of edits.
 * per case note ~TNT (she/they • talk) 02:24, 26 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Thanks, Sam. Closing. --  Tamzin  [ cetacean needed ] (she/they) 02:37, 26 September 2021 (UTC)

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Same old nonsense. Requesting checkuser for sleepers. FyzixFighter (talk) 23:42, 30 September 2021 (UTC)

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 * Special:Diff/1046686621 has the tell-tale "Joseph Walz". No question as to who this is, but for sleepers since TNT found one last time.  --  Tamzin  [ cetacean needed ] (she/they) 00:01, 1 October 2021 (UTC)
 * pending CU GeneralNotability (talk) 00:29, 1 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Actually, make that, per the SPI notice. GeneralNotability (talk) 00:49, 1 October 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅ to previous socks. . -- zzuuzz (talk) 19:40, 1 October 2021 (UTC)

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Same old nonsense, largely scatalogical edits (eg ) with random copied citations to give an appearance of legitimacy. CU requested to identify any sleepers. FyzixFighter (talk) 14:52, 3 October 2021 (UTC)

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 * for sleeper check based on the history of them in the past. --  Tamzin  [ cetacean needed ] (she/they) 03:43, 6 October 2021 (UTC)
 * -- Amanda  (aka DQ) 04:34, 6 October 2021 (UTC)

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Same old nonsense edit. CU to check for sleepers. FyzixFighter (talk) 02:23, 11 October 2021 (UTC)

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 * per history of sleepers. --  Tamzin  [ cetacean needed ] (she/they) 05:44, 11 October 2021 (UTC)
 * No sleepers immediately visible. Closing. PhilKnight (talk) 16:35, 12 October 2021 (UTC)

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Same pattern of nonsense edits and targeting of another editor. Requesting CU in case there are sleepers. FyzixFighter (talk) 03:59, 24 October 2021 (UTC)


 * This is a LTA troll. Per WP:DENY, I have tried to keep the succinct and simple. I think at this point creating an official LTA report is necessary - would linking an accepted LTA report suffice? I am looking for options that minimize feeding the troll given the LTA nature of this account, but still satisfy the need at SPI. For an LTA troll, what do you recommend? --FyzixFighter (talk) 13:18, 24 October 2021 (UTC)

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 * ! –– FormalDude  talk  04:14, 24 October 2021 (UTC)

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 * - In order to facilitate and expedite your request, please provide diffs to support your case. Please give two or more diffs meeting the following format:
 * 1) At least one diff is from the sockmaster (or an account already blocked as a confirmed sockpuppet of the sockmaster), showing the behaviour characteristic of the sockmaster.
 * 2) At least one diff per suspected sockpuppet, showing the suspected sockpuppet emulating the behaviour of the sockmaster given in the first diff.
 * 3) In situations where it is not immediately obvious from the diffs what the characteristic behaviour is, a short explanation must be provided. Around one sentence is enough for this. Also, please provide a reason why you believe there my might be sleeper accounts.  Vanjagenije   (talk)  08:57, 24 October 2021 (UTC)
 * This account is now blocked. Closing.  Vanjagenije  (talk)  09:15, 24 October 2021 (UTC)

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Same "Walz" MO and LDS focus as previous socks (eg ). CU requested for sleepers. FyzixFighter (talk) 20:46, 2 November 2021 (UTC)

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Confirmed to previous socks. -- zzuuzz (talk) 20:56, 2 November 2021 (UTC)

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Quack quack. Suffusion of Yellow (talk) 20:44, 13 November 2021 (UTC)
 * Suggest you don't waste any more of your time arguing with this LTA... Suffusion of Yellow (talk) 20:55, 13 November 2021 (UTC)
 * Didn't know there was an SPI, thanks for the notification, ! Schazjmd   (talk)  20:56, 13 November 2021 (UTC)
 * Just to clarify, in the future, since there is an active SPI on these accounts, would it be best to refer all subsequent edits of this kind to the SPI immediately upon discovery? And if that's what needs to be done, then are we still obligated to notify the newest sock when such reports are filed? Just wanted to clarify that on my end so I can ensure I do the right thing going forward. Thanks. --Jgstokes (talk) 21:04, 13 November 2021 (UTC)
 * There's never a requirement to notify suspected socks (you're thinking of ANI ... consistency, shmonsistency). But I was wondering if it's actually better to report future socks to AIV instead of SPI for really obvious cases like this., do you think this one is "well known" enough for AIV? I'd rather WP:DENY completely. Suffusion of Yellow (talk) 21:14, 13 November 2021 (UTC)

, I've been editing here on Wikipedia in various capacities for the last 15 years. But even with all of that editing experience under my belt, I've often found that, although I know quite a bit about Wikipedia policies and guidelines, I still have quite a bit to learn. I don't believe anyone ever told me that SPIs negate the need for a talk page notification for the user involved. I will try to remember that. And I am only just now becoming aware of how many different avenues there are to pursue when it comes to dealing with persistent vandalism by sockpuppets who are not here to build an encyclopedia in a constructive way. I might have been vaguely aware of WP:AIV, but again, it didn't occur to me to consider that option until you mentioned it in your comment. Since this is a long-standing recurrent issue, and since it seems that blocking one account at a time results in the same sock creating 2-3 additional spam accounts to continue the disruption of page content, I think it would be an excellent idea to discuss this particular case at AIV. I would probably defer to someone else with more expertise on that page who could submit the request for intervention more effectively than I could, though I would be happy to comment on the matter if invited to do so when that discussion thread gets underway. One thing is clear to me: This has been a longstanding problem, and it is clearly not going to go away anytime soon. So it may be long overdue to take additional steps since the problem keeps resurfacing and escalating. Thanks again for getting back to me on this. I appreciate the chance to learn more about Wikipedia policies like this. --Jgstokes (talk) 21:52, 13 November 2021 (UTC)

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 * In most cases, the behaviour is fairly obvious (i.e.: blockable without considering the socking angle), so I think AIV should do it, maybe with a brief pointer to this case. I'm also happy to be pinged here or on my talk page if there is active disruption (I can't promise I'll be around, but I will see it faster than via my watchlist)., closing. --Blablubbs (talk) 22:36, 13 November 2021 (UTC)

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Same old nonsense typical of this LTA troll ( and ). CU for any sleepers (there's been at least one recent unreported sock that has already been blocked for obvious vandalism).

At this point given the LTA nature, is it better to continue reporting socks here or would AIV be better/faster? FyzixFighter (talk) 15:08, 27 November 2021 (UTC)

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 * ✅  -- RoySmith (talk) 15:54, 27 November 2021 (UTC)
 * Blocked User:Pewipo123, User:Waltson0187, User:ChristensenJM. Dropped a few rangeblocks. Drmies (talk) 02:25, 30 November 2021 (UTC)

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Noting these for the record, found when checking Desmond due to some potential stalking/harassment. Primefac (talk) 11:48, 29 December 2021 (UTC)

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✅ to each other and Ford. Primefac (talk) 11:48, 29 December 2021 (UTC)

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 * User in question followed the typical pattern of previous proven socks, including using legitimate sources with relevance to the subject for support of rubbish claims that have no merit or basis in fact. This was done on this page, as verified in the page's editing history. --Jgstokes (talk) 05:36, 7 February 2022 (UTC)

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 * Duckblockable based on vs.  , but it's been a minute since the last logged case here, so  for sleepers and to keep the trail fresh.  --  Tamzin  [ cetacean needed ] (she/they) 05:49, 7 February 2022 (UTC)
 * -- Amanda (she/her)  14:43, 7 February 2022 (UTC)
 * Thanks, Amanda. Please block the sock indefinitely, no tags. (Now I'm gonna go see if I can figure out what caused this.)  --  Tamzin  [ cetacean needed ] (she/they) 14:49, 7 February 2022 (UTC)
 * @Tamzin I suspect this is another example of quantum superposition. -- RoySmith (talk) 15:31, 7 February 2022 (UTC)

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Same pattern of harassment. –– FormalDude  talk  18:19, 16 February 2022 (UTC)

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 * , closing. --Blablubbs (talk) 19:25, 16 February 2022 (UTC)

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Seems to follow a similar LTA pattern with this edit - LDS-centric, clearly nonsense, copying a completely unrelated reference from elsewhere in the article to give it the appearance of legitimacy. The user name also seems related to this edit by the other recent sock account. Requesting CU in case there are more sleepers. FyzixFighter (talk) 21:57, 16 February 2022 (UTC)

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 * Yes, just found that account and . NinjaRobotPirate (talk) 22:11, 16 February 2022 (UTC)

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Same old nonsense, LDS-centric edits. Also, same old harassment of another WP editor. Requesting CU to identify any sleepers as it has been a bit since the last sock. FyzixFighter (talk) 15:00, 6 March 2022 (UTC)

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 * -  Girth Summit  (blether)  15:17, 6 March 2022 (UTC)
 * ✅, plus the following account that looks a lot like a sleeper:
 * I will block both of these. Closing. Girth Summit  (blether)  15:21, 6 March 2022 (UTC)
 * I will block both of these. Closing. Girth Summit  (blether)  15:21, 6 March 2022 (UTC)

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Declined at AIV/TB2. Obvious sock is obvious. Suffusion of Yellow (talk) 07:25, 8 March 2022 (UTC)

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 * , closing. --Blablubbs (talk) 08:24, 8 March 2022 (UTC)

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Appears to be the latest GF1980 trollsock, based on this (lds-centric nonsense edit, copy/pasting unrelated reference to make it look legitimite) and this. CU request for any sleepers. FyzixFighter (talk) 18:52, 12 March 2022 (UTC)

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 * . firefly  ( t · c ) 18:55, 12 March 2022 (UTC)
 * - -- RoySmith (talk) 22:41, 12 March 2022 (UTC)
 * ✅ plus -- RoySmith (talk) 22:54, 12 March 2022 (UTC)

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Appears to be the latest GF1980 sock, based on this (lds-centric nonsensical and highly disgusting edit, copy/pasting unrelated reference to make it look legitimite). CU request for any sleepers. --Jgstokes (talk) 22:03, 20 March 2022 (UTC)

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Yup,. -- zzuuzz (talk) 22:14, 20 March 2022 (UTC)

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Appears to be the latest GF1980 sock, based on this (lds-centric nonsensical edit, copy/pasting unrelated reference to make it look legitimite). CU request for any sleepers. Oversight intervention requested to strike personal information from edit history. --Jgstokes (talk) 18:23, 23 March 2022 (UTC)

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Blocked, if not a sock then certainly not here to build an encyclopaedia. No opinion on CU request. Nthep (talk) 18:37, 23 March 2022 (UTC)

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CU request for sleepers. –– FormalDude  talk  19:24, 23 March 2022 (UTC)

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 * Already zapped this one. Closing.-- Jezebel's Ponyo bons mots 19:25, 23 March 2022 (UTC)

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Same old nonsense, LDS-related edits with faux citations, see and. CU for any sleepers given the recent frequency of socks. FyzixFighter (talk) 00:05, 25 March 2022 (UTC)

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Is there a reason why you're unstoppable? You are stoppable. Everyone is stoppable in reality. And yes, there are sleepers. Kaseng55 (talk) 00:37, 25 March 2022 (UTC)
 * Yes. Yes there is a reason. His name is Jgstokes. No, there are no sleepers.PresidentKitten (talk) 01:57, 25 March 2022 (UTC)
 * Wait a minute, who is Jgstokes? Is that you or what? Kaseng55 (talk) 02:03, 25 March 2022 (UTC)
 * Jgstokes is one of our fellow Wikipedia editors. If you scroll up, you'll see his contributions to these sockpuppet investigations. Jgstokes is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.PresidentKitten (talk) 02:06, 25 March 2022 (UTC)
 * He's an admin I think. And yes, there are sleepers. Kaseng55 (talk) 02:10, 25 March 2022 (UTC)
 * He's not an admin. If there are sleepers, why don't you name one? I'll bet you fifty dollars that you can't.PresidentKitten (talk) 02:19, 25 March 2022 (UTC)
 * Not sure why I'd be the reason you (and your army of alias socks) is "unstoppable". If you have a beef with me for any logical reason, I'd like to know what that reason is. But I have a feeling you're so busy trolling me you have no interest in doing anything productive about the situation. And if I am "the reason" you are "unstoppable", that doesn't excuse your repeated attempts to use legitimate sourcing to pass off disgusting slander about leaders of the Church as fact. That being said, since you clearly have such a low opinion of yourself that you think trolling me would make you feel better, I feel very sorry for you.
 * You must have a very miserable existence if you're willing to use multiple accounts to waste time repeatedly violating Wikipedia policy just to troll me. It almost seems like you want to get caught doing this over and over again. So if you're the kind of person that can only feel good about yourself by trolling me, and if you're thrilled to get caught doing so, your time could be much better spent wherever such trollery would be welcomed, encouraged, and supported.
 * Unfortunately for you, Wikipedia is not that place. Never has been, never will be. Indeed, such a place may not exist anywhere. Sorry if that's pointing out the obvious, but you obviously enjoy getting caught. Glad I was finally able to figure that out about you. Sure took me long enough. --Jgstokes (talk) 08:10, 25 March 2022 (UTC)

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Confirmed,. -- zzuuzz (talk) 08:23, 25 March 2022 (UTC)

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Same old LDS-related, nonsense edits with faux citations. See and. The new sock username is also similar to the last identified sock. CU request for an sleepers. FyzixFighter (talk) 16:13, 26 March 2022 (UTC)

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 * ✅ no tags,, closing. -- RoySmith (talk) 17:29, 26 March 2022 (UTC)

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Just the latest instance of this LTA troll with LDS-related nonsense edits with faux citations, see here and here. CU for any unblocked sleepers (I know there's been at least one other sock that's been blocked since the last SPI report which was not brought here). FyzixFighter (talk) 11:54, 7 April 2022 (UTC)

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 * ✅, no obvious sleepers. Girth Summit  (blether)  13:02, 7 April 2022 (UTC)

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The latest in the ongoing saga of editors vandalizing pages about the Church with nonsensical comments for which legitimate sources having nothing to do with the added content are being used to establish legitimacy. Also of note is the fact that the user name includes "Walz", which is a common trademark of socks of GeraldFord1980, as verified and established by previously-reported and blocked socks. Only one edit thus far, here, but likely to continue such disruptive edits if conduct remains unchecked. CU requested for any unblocked sleepers. --Jgstokes (talk) 23:27, 9 April 2022 (UTC)

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 * . Account is already blocked, closing. Mz7 (talk) 02:59, 10 April 2022 (UTC)

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Same LTA behavior of nonsense edit with faux citation, see. CU request for any additional sleepers. FyzixFighter (talk) 12:05, 11 April 2022 (UTC)

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 * Closing. firefly  ( t · c ) 12:14, 11 April 2022 (UTC)
 * Undoing close, didn't notice the CU request. firefly  ( t · c ) 12:15, 11 April 2022 (UTC)
 * It's them, along with . Dreamy <i style="color:#d00">Jazz</i> talk to me &#124; my contributions 14:10, 11 April 2022 (UTC)

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 * ( original case name)

Suspiciously similar usernames and have both edited the article Black people and Mormonism ― <b style="background:#0d1125;color:#51aeff;padding:1q;border-radius:5q;">Blaze Wolf</b>Talk<sub title="Discord Username" style="margin-left:-22q;">Blaze Wolf#6545 17:48, 22 April 2022 (UTC)

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 * It appears that the sockpupeteer is GeraldFord1980. Could you possibly move this case there then? ― <b style="background:#0d1125;color:#51aeff;padding:1q;border-radius:5q;">Blaze Wolf</b>Talk<sub title="Discord Username" style="margin-left:-22q;">Blaze Wolf#6545 19:40, 22 April 2022 (UTC)

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 * - -- RoySmith (talk) 19:26, 22 April 2022 (UTC)
 * This is more interesting than it seems. All of these are ✅ . -- RoySmith (talk) 19:30, 22 April 2022 (UTC)
 * - This should get merged into GeraldFord1980. -- RoySmith (talk) 19:40, 22 April 2022 (UTC)
 * Reblock, no talk, no email -- RoySmith (talk) 22:32, 22 April 2022 (UTC)

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Pretty obvious based on the user name. Nonsense edit to LDS-related article (here). CU in case of sleepers since he's been apparently dormant for a bit. FyzixFighter (talk) 02:26, 3 May 2022 (UTC)

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 * - -- RoySmith (talk) 02:31, 3 May 2022 (UTC)
 * ✅ -- RoySmith (talk) 02:36, 3 May 2022 (UTC)

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LDS nonsense. Not super familiar with them, but it seems likely. ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 16:40, 4 May 2022 (UTC)

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 * - -- RoySmith (talk) 16:42, 4 May 2022 (UTC)
 * beat me to it, but yeah, ✅, no tags. Closing. -- RoySmith (talk) 16:51, 4 May 2022 (UTC)

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Same LTA behavior and the username. WP:DUCK. FyzixFighter (talk) 22:44, 5 May 2022 (UTC)

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 * ✅ -- RoySmith (talk) 22:55, 5 May 2022 (UTC)

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Same LTA behavior and the username. WP:DUCK. CU request for sleepers. --Jgstokes (talk) 18:27, 11 May 2022 (UTC)

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 * ✅ -- RoySmith (talk) 18:55, 11 May 2022 (UTC)

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WP:DUCK based on username edit. CU for sleepers. FyzixFighter (talk) 19:42, 14 May 2022 (UTC)

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 * Blocked by Drmies for vandalizing this page. Bunch of recent checks with no sleepers, so . Closing. --  Tamzin  [ cetacean needed ] (she/they) 20:24, 14 May 2022 (UTC)

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Follows the same LTA pattern as previous - nonsense edits on LDS related pages with copy/pasted references from elsewhere in the article (see and ). CU requested in case there are any sleepers of the LTA troll. Also requesting revdel for the first example per WP:CRD #2 and 3. FyzixFighter (talk) 15:31, 17 December 2022 (UTC)

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I move that the accusation be dismissed. My guess is that this comment will be ignored and deleted. If so, it will prove that Wikipedia administrators are blatantly unfair, and refuse to listen to dissenting voices.SlimWoodson (talk) 15:49, 17 December 2022 (UTC)

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 * ✅, along with an already-blocked VOA., closing. --Blablubbs (talk) 15:51, 17 December 2022 (UTC)

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This edit fits the standard behavior of this LTA, modified slightly to avoid the existing edit filter. CU requested in case of sleepers. FyzixFighter (talk) 05:17, 29 December 2022 (UTC)

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 * Yep, that's them. Blocked, don't see any sleepers.  Girth Summit <sub style="font-family:Segoe print;color:blue;"> (blether)  11:10, 29 December 2022 (UTC)