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04 September 2014

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Very similar contributions of numerous previously inactive editors to the ongoing Worldcon Guests of Honor cfd. Oculi (talk) 09:02, 4 September 2014 (UTC)


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 * , first edit by Glennglazer since Jan 2014
 * , first and only edit by RainbowWarrior71
 * 6th edit in 2014 by Wolfram.Tungsten
 * , 3rd edit in 2014 by Avt tor
 * , 2nd ever edit by Michaelspag50
 * , first edit since 2012 by Brashley46
 * 2nd edit in 2014 for Chasrmartin
 * , 3rd edit in 2014 for VJDocherty
 * , 2nd edit in 2014 for Lmv4321
 * , 3rd edit in 2014 for Kentpollard
 * These are not independent editors.

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I haven't been active in Wikipedia lately, but when I was, I edited pages about science fiction and specifically about Worldcons, so when I see a problem, I will comment. I am offended at the suggestion that sharing an interest and/or agreeing on a subject constitutes "sock puppetry"; I find the accusation to be an attempt to manipulate the debate on the subject of the CfD. I agreed with other people, but I am pretty sure I phrased things differently from other people. I am an award-winning writer. I take Wikipedia seriously, I think people should fix it when they see a problem, and I really do not think people should be using spurious tactics to discount the contributions of informed parties. Avt tor (talk) 10:56, 8 September 2014 (UTC)

I am a Canadian and have no connection with Glenn Grazer aside from an interest in Science Fiction Fandom. We both happen to oppose the removal of the list of Worldcon Guests, which a mutual friend mentioned on a facebook page. As far as I know, this is the first time we've ever edited the same article. I am easily findable on the internet through my long time association with Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada and review and interviews conducted for McNally Robinson Booksellers. I have no idea what evidence of my existence is considered useful.Kentpollard (talk) 22:00, 7 September 2014 (UTC)

I haven't the faintest notion who Glenn Grazer is. The most obvious counter-evidence is that I've been a Wikipedia editor for, I would guess, at least 7--8 years,and use the username chasrmartin, which is also my username on gmail, yahoo, facebook, twitter, and Gods alone know how many other sites. I was one of a number of people who objected to removing the list of Worldcon Guests of Honor, in my own words, which did indeed use the suspicious phrases "Worldcon" and "Guest of Honor" as I recall. Frankly, I suspect this report of supposed sockpuppetry of being instead an abuse of process by one of the people who wanted to delete the list and found an outpouring of dissent, in order to call that dissent into question. Anyone is welcome to contact me further. Charlie (Colorado) (talk) 22:24, 7 September 2014 (UTC)

I've now checked my comment, which said in whole that I voted to keep the list, and that GoH was a significant honor. The "evidence" presented was that the comment ahead of mine was the same as after my edit. My suspicion that this is an abuse of process is now redoubled. Charlie (Colorado) (talk) 22:29, 7 September 2014 (UTC)

I'm very surprised to see this as I've been an editor on Wikipedia for a number of years. I have only one account. I haven't been very active recently due to other things taking up my time. I responded to the CFD as it is essentially a repeat of an earlier attempt to remove the category mentioned above. User:VJDocherty — Preceding undated comment added 23:08, 7 September 2014 (UTC)

I also am a Canadian science fiction fan, living in Toronto, as was prompted to comment and vote on this discussion by another Canadian fan. I have been an infrequent editor of various political pages here on Wikipedia, and am nobody's sockpuppet. My accounts on Livejournal (brashley46@livejournal.com) and facebook (brashley46, B. Ross Ashley) and Diaspora* (brashley46) and twitter (brashley46) and brashley46 @ identi.ca on pump.io ought to be sufficient testimony to my idividuality and identity. Brashley46 (talk) 03:46, 8 September 2014 (UTC)

Yes, I know Glenn as he and I are involved in the same fandom - that of science fiction conventions. As such, it should not be surprising that we have similar viewpoints on whether a page/category/whatever should be kept or deleted. That does not mean I am a sockpuppet or a meatpuppet. In fact, I am wondering why this accusation was made in the first place. Seems to me like someone is upset that they aren't getting their way in regards to a delete motion. And yes, I haven't been that active recently, mainly because other things have taken up my time, like actually running some of these conventions. Lmv4321 (talk) 15:54, 9 September 2014 (UTC)

Clerk, CheckUser, and/or patrolling admin comments
Callanecc (talk • contribs • logs) 13:52, 4 September 2014 (UTC)


 * CheckUser says ❌, though WP:MEAT would be a strong consideration. Callanecc (talk • contribs • logs) 12:07, 20 September 2014 (UTC)
 * Closing without action due to the age of some of these accounts. -- DQ   (ʞlɐʇ)  23:19, 11 October 2014 (UTC)