Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Lifeline Ophelia/Archive

07 May 2015

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 * This group was created from April 24th to April 27th. Jezebel's Ponyo bons mots  16:47, 7 May 2015 (UTC)
 * To clarify, the above accounts are all ✅ socks.-- Jezebel's Ponyo bons mots 22:25, 7 May 2015 (UTC)

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 * I thought the first instance was a one-off vandalism spree, however that's apparently not the case. Today I blocked the following accounts and sleepers:
 * (belongs to the batch above, but I ran out of room)

the Sir Ernestus account remains unblocked...is that intentional or just missed one? — Berean Hunter   (talk)  16:40, 8 May 2015 (UTC) — Berean Hunter   (talk)  19:47, 8 May 2015 (UTC)
 * This is some LTA account, I have no intention of spending time trying to guess who, it's not worth the effort. I've placed the SPI under the Lifeline Ophelia name as it's the oldest account here that actually has any edits.-- Jezebel's Ponyo bons mots 16:47, 7 May 2015 (UTC)
 * I don't think it can be blocked, it looks like it was caught in the account creation throttle that limits the number of accounts per day per user. It still showed up in my check however so I listed it here.-- Jezebel's Ponyo bons mots 19:41, 8 May 2015 (UTC)
 * Thank you. Tagging all but that account and the master and closing.

14 June 2015

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Editing the same sort of articles, soap articles, adding hoax information.

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_British_Soap_Awards&diff=prev&oldid=666104118

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_British_Soap_Awards&diff=next&oldid=666259932

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_British_Soap_Awards&diff=next&oldid=666858177

The edits to The British Soap Awards article are virtually identical which is why I've grouped them together. However, there is no more evidence for User: The Pointing Coppers other than the above as they have only made one edit.

Other evidence includes:

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Archie_Mitchell&diff=prev&oldid=666887541 - hoax edit claiming soap opera characters are real-life snooker players.

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Declan_Macey&diff=prev&oldid=666887655 - another hoax edit claiming that another soap opera character is a real-life snooker player.

Removing referenced information:

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Roxy_Shahidi&diff=next&oldid=654086757

blocked the original account for adding hoax information, then The Pointing Coppers and User: Gyrate Plus were created shortly after. I haven't blocked The Pointing Coppers as there has only been one edit and I'm not sure if they have simply copied the previous user. I'm requesting CheckUser to see if all these accounts are related.

Even if they are not related, I suspect that Gyrate Plus at least is a sock of someone. If you look at the evidence I have posted above for them, they are trying to add page lock notices to articles giving the impression that the page cannot be edited. This is not something I would expect a new person to know. 5 albert square (talk) 11:51, 14 June 2015 (UTC)

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 * 's CU block of Brendan Archer referred to User:Lifeline Ophelia. What's up with that?--Bbb23 (talk) 13:12, 14 June 2015 (UTC)
 * Oops apologies I didn't see that before. Looking at that it looks like Lifeline Ophelia was trying to vandalise snooker player articles. It looks like they were then blocked but then came back and carried on their vandalism but this time by changing the articles about soap opera characters to those about snooker players. God only knows why! 5 albert square (talk) 13:58, 14 June 2015 (UTC)
 * . I'll run a check against all four accounts, but I may still wait to hear from Ponyo to see if there's an earlier account than Lifeline Ophelia that doesn't turn up in my results.--Bbb23 (talk) 14:34, 14 June 2015 (UTC)
 * Major Brendan Archer, The Pointing Coppers, and Gyrate Plus are all ✅ to each other and to . In my check, a few more accounts turned up, which I've blocked:, , , and . I didn't bother blocking accounts that were obvious sleepers but had no edits. There are many accounts blocked without tags, although the ones I checked, Ponyo put it in the block. I'm going to merge this with Sockpuppet investigations/Lifeline Ophelia. It's true that many of the socks are focused on snooker whereas others don't appear to be (the soap opera ones). However, as Ponyo said at the other SPI, it's essentially not worth it to determine whethere there's more than one master operating from the same location and the same machine. Lifeline Ophelia seems the best place to keep it all.--Bbb23 (talk) 15:07, 14 June 2015 (UTC)
 * I've tagged/retagged the new puppets that otherwise have no "link" to Lifeline Ophelia. In other words, the only account I didn't tag was Major Brendan Archer because it has the link in the block itself. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 15:20, 14 June 2015 (UTC)

19 July 2015

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Editing the same sort of articles adding false information.

Mainly editing soap opera related articles nowadays.

There are only a couple of examples as I found and blocked the latest sock after only 2 edits.

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_British_Soap_Awards&diff=prev&oldid=666104118

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_British_Soap_Awards&diff=prev&oldid=666819849

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_British_Soap_Awards&diff=prev&oldid=672066877

I have already blocked because of the above edits being so similar, however as you can see from the history, this user has a history of socking. Therefore I am requesting CheckUser to see if there are any other accounts. 5 albert square (talk) 02:39, 19 July 2015 (UTC)


 * I've just searched through The British Soap Awards history and also found the same edit from User:Three Kinds of Crisps:


 * https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_British_Soap_Awards&diff=next&oldid=671700536


 * Both accounts created within 24 hours of each other. I'm blocking Three Kinds of Crisps also as being a sock, however would still like CheckUser to check I've now got them all.--5 albert square (talk) 03:02, 19 July 2015 (UTC)

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 * Found four more likely ones, added above. NawlinWiki (talk) 03:10, 19 July 2015 (UTC)

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 * The following accounts are ✅:
 * I'll do all the blocking and tagging after I save this.--Bbb23 (talk) 04:38, 19 July 2015 (UTC)
 * All done. Closing. Bbb23 (talk) 04:46, 19 July 2015 (UTC)
 * I'll do all the blocking and tagging after I save this.--Bbb23 (talk) 04:38, 19 July 2015 (UTC)
 * All done. Closing. Bbb23 (talk) 04:46, 19 July 2015 (UTC)
 * I'll do all the blocking and tagging after I save this.--Bbb23 (talk) 04:38, 19 July 2015 (UTC)
 * All done. Closing. Bbb23 (talk) 04:46, 19 July 2015 (UTC)
 * I'll do all the blocking and tagging after I save this.--Bbb23 (talk) 04:38, 19 July 2015 (UTC)
 * All done. Closing. Bbb23 (talk) 04:46, 19 July 2015 (UTC)
 * I'll do all the blocking and tagging after I save this.--Bbb23 (talk) 04:38, 19 July 2015 (UTC)
 * All done. Closing. Bbb23 (talk) 04:46, 19 July 2015 (UTC)
 * I'll do all the blocking and tagging after I save this.--Bbb23 (talk) 04:38, 19 July 2015 (UTC)
 * All done. Closing. Bbb23 (talk) 04:46, 19 July 2015 (UTC)
 * I'll do all the blocking and tagging after I save this.--Bbb23 (talk) 04:38, 19 July 2015 (UTC)
 * All done. Closing. Bbb23 (talk) 04:46, 19 July 2015 (UTC)

24 August 2015

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Editing the same sort of articles making the exact same sort of edits:

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Abi_Branning&diff=prev&oldid=677692829

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Stacey_Slater&diff=prev&oldid=677692589

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Martin_Fowler_(EastEnders)&diff=prev&oldid=677692406

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sonia_Fowler&diff=prev&oldid=677693578

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Abi_Branning&diff=prev&oldid=677693564

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Stacey_Slater&diff=prev&oldid=677693492

I'm requesting CU because it looks as if the second account was set up before I blocked the first account so I just want to make sure that there are no sleepers. 5 albert square (talk) 23:28, 24 August 2015 (UTC)


 * Adding another account I've found. Making the same sort of edits.  As I've discovered another account I would again suggest that CU is run to check for others.  I'm sure I've seen other similar edits, I just can't think of the articles.


 * https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Natalie_Cassidy&diff=prev&oldid=677517177


 * https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Natalie_Cassidy&diff=prev&oldid=677517674


 * Might also be worthwhile noting that blocked Baby You're The Best yesterday as part of a CheckUser block.


 * --5 albert square (talk) 21:41, 25 August 2015 (UTC)


 * Found more:


 * https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Natalie_Cassidy&diff=next&oldid=677518013
 * https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Natalie_Cassidy&diff=prev&oldid=677532442
 * https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Natalie_Cassidy&diff=prev&oldid=671227765


 * Another possible one too is Dicky Byrne and Brian Eno:


 * https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Natalie_Cassidy&diff=prev&oldid=675961223


 * --5 albert square (talk) 22:13, 25 August 2015 (UTC)


 * I notice that blocked I Drive a Benn Tea as a sock of User:Lifeline Ophelia.  I'm wondering if these are all Lifeline Ophelia?--5 albert square (talk) 22:00, 25 August 2015 (UTC)

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 * These are all socks. Please use liberal use of semi-protection as needed.-- Jezebel's Ponyo bons mots  22:13, 25 August 2015 (UTC)
 * And I've handed out said liberal semi-protections. For now, we're done here. Courcelles (talk) 12:34, 26 August 2015 (UTC)

27 August 2015

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Quacking really, editing the same sort of articles, making similar edits such as inserting Natalie Cassidy's or Sonia Fowler's image into the wrong articles. Also randomly inserting "gert" into articles.

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Shaun_Murphy_(snooker_player)&diff=next&oldid=673577862

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Shaun_Murphy_(snooker_player)&diff=next&oldid=677757188

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Shaun_Murphy_(snooker_player)&diff=next&oldid=677788153

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Martin_Fowler_(EastEnders)&diff=next&oldid=677807588

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Martin_Fowler_(EastEnders)&diff=next&oldid=678033530

I raised an SPI for this user the other day and if I remember correctly said to me on their talk page that this user has a habit of creating batches of accounts. Therefore I am requesting CheckUser to ensure that I have found them all. 5 albert square (talk) 02:09, 27 August 2015 (UTC)

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 * In addition to the names accounts above there was also:

— Berean Hunter   (talk)  01:26, 30 August 2015 (UTC)
 * All blocked now.-- Jezebel's Ponyo bons mots 19:34, 27 August 2015 (UTC)
 * Adding:
 * All confirmed by here with confirmation of master here.
 * All confirmed by here with confirmation of master here.
 * All confirmed by here with confirmation of master here.
 * All confirmed by here with confirmation of master here.
 * All confirmed by here with confirmation of master here.
 * All confirmed by here with confirmation of master here.
 * All confirmed by here with confirmation of master here.
 * Everything done. Closing the case.  Vanjagenije  (talk)  20:30, 31 August 2015 (UTC)

31 August 2015

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Editing EastEnders articles, making similar edits.

Lifeline Ophelia also edits snooker articles and this user has edited an EastEnders article adding the image of a snooker player here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Roxy_Mitchell&diff=prev&oldid=678806114

Lifeline Ophelia also seems to not like Natalie Cassidy, an actress who plays Sonia Fowler in EastEnders, often making derogatory remarks about her. Here, the editor has edited the section of an EastEnders article about Sonia's on-screen daughter making the same form of edit:

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_EastEnders_characters_(2000)&diff=prev&oldid=678805416

Here's more evidence from other confirmed socks:

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Shaun_Murphy_(snooker_player)&diff=prev&oldid=678033187

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sonia_Fowler&diff=prev&oldid=661175547

I've had a look through EastEnders articles and I cannot see any other obvious socks at the time of posting this. I've also had a quick look through the user creation log and not found anything. However, I'm requesting CheckUser, as per a discussion on 's talk page:

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Ponyo&diff=prev&oldid=677849133

They have a tendency to create sleepers and socks in batches. 5 albert square (talk) 20:58, 31 August 2015 (UTC)

Spoke too soon. Uncovered another. Editing EastEnders articles altering image sizes and adding comments about Natalie Cassidy:

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ronnie_Mitchell&diff=prev&oldid=678806216

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1937_U.S._National_Championships_%E2%80%93_Men%27s_Singles&diff=prev&oldid=678806566

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Martin_Fowler_(EastEnders)&diff=prev&oldid=678033530

--5 albert square (talk) 21:16, 31 August 2015 (UTC)

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 * The following accounts are ✅:
 * Blocked and tagged where needed, closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 21:17, 31 August 2015 (UTC)
 * Blocked and tagged where needed, closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 21:17, 31 August 2015 (UTC)
 * Blocked and tagged where needed, closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 21:17, 31 August 2015 (UTC)
 * Blocked and tagged where needed, closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 21:17, 31 August 2015 (UTC)
 * Blocked and tagged where needed, closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 21:17, 31 August 2015 (UTC)
 * Blocked and tagged where needed, closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 21:17, 31 August 2015 (UTC)
 * Blocked and tagged where needed, closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 21:17, 31 August 2015 (UTC)

04 September 2015

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Editing the same sort of articles, adding an image of Shaun Murphy to completely unrelated articles.

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Roxy_Mitchell&diff=prev&oldid=678806114

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wellard&diff=prev&oldid=679340065

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Shaun_Murphy_(snooker_player)&diff=prev&oldid=678033187

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bikini_waxing&diff=prev&oldid=679340185

I've blocked and I'm about to tag as this is quacking. I'm requesting CheckUser, will back up that this user creates sleepers and socks in batches. There will be more than one. 5 albert square (talk) 00:06, 4 September 2015 (UTC)

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 * Comment: See this SPI. Looks like these are connected.  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   00:15, 4 September 2015 (UTC)

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 * The following accounts are ✅:
 * All of the accounts were already blocked by different administrators, so all they needed was tagging. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 01:12, 4 September 2015 (UTC)
 * All of the accounts were already blocked by different administrators, so all they needed was tagging. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 01:12, 4 September 2015 (UTC)
 * All of the accounts were already blocked by different administrators, so all they needed was tagging. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 01:12, 4 September 2015 (UTC)
 * All of the accounts were already blocked by different administrators, so all they needed was tagging. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 01:12, 4 September 2015 (UTC)
 * All of the accounts were already blocked by different administrators, so all they needed was tagging. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 01:12, 4 September 2015 (UTC)
 * All of the accounts were already blocked by different administrators, so all they needed was tagging. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 01:12, 4 September 2015 (UTC)
 * All of the accounts were already blocked by different administrators, so all they needed was tagging. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 01:12, 4 September 2015 (UTC)
 * All of the accounts were already blocked by different administrators, so all they needed was tagging. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 01:12, 4 September 2015 (UTC)
 * All of the accounts were already blocked by different administrators, so all they needed was tagging. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 01:12, 4 September 2015 (UTC)
 * All of the accounts were already blocked by different administrators, so all they needed was tagging. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 01:12, 4 September 2015 (UTC)
 * All of the accounts were already blocked by different administrators, so all they needed was tagging. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 01:12, 4 September 2015 (UTC)
 * All of the accounts were already blocked by different administrators, so all they needed was tagging. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 01:12, 4 September 2015 (UTC)
 * All of the accounts were already blocked by different administrators, so all they needed was tagging. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 01:12, 4 September 2015 (UTC)

05 September 2015

 * Suspected sockpuppets


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Editing the same sort of articles making the same sort of edits.

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Phil_Mitchell&diff=prev&oldid=679512556

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Shaun_Murphy_(snooker_player)&diff=prev&oldid=659004269

Requesting CU, and  will tell you that this user has the habit of creating socks and sleepers in batches. Trust me, this will not be the only one. 5 albert square (talk) 01:10, 5 September 2015 (UTC)


 * Adding Countess Bob Expletive. Again, editing same sort of articles making same sort of edits:


 * https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mick_Carter&diff=prev&oldid=679512134


 * --5 albert square (talk) 01:14, 5 September 2015 (UTC)

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 * - King of  &hearts;   &diams;   &clubs;  &spades; 03:49, 5 September 2015 (UTC)
 * You find fewer if you run a CU daily.
 * The following accounts are ✅:
 * Blocks and tags. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 04:34, 5 September 2015 (UTC)
 * Blocks and tags. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 04:34, 5 September 2015 (UTC)
 * Blocks and tags. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 04:34, 5 September 2015 (UTC)
 * Blocks and tags. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 04:34, 5 September 2015 (UTC)
 * Blocks and tags. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 04:34, 5 September 2015 (UTC)
 * Blocks and tags. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 04:34, 5 September 2015 (UTC)
 * Blocks and tags. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 04:34, 5 September 2015 (UTC)

05 September 2015

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Editing same sort of articles, adding wrong pictures to wrong articles and also vandalising the pictures.

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mehmet_Osman&diff=prev&oldid=679598826

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wellard&diff=prev&oldid=679598744

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Billy_Mitchell_(EastEnders)&diff=prev&oldid=679598675

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wellard&diff=prev&oldid=679340065

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bikini_waxing&diff=prev&oldid=679340185

and as you're both familiar with this editor. Requesting CheckUser, as the history indicates, there will have been more than one account created. 5 albert square (talk) 20:36, 5 September 2015 (UTC)

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 * The following accounts are ✅:
 * Blocks, tags, closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 20:49, 5 September 2015 (UTC)
 * Blocks, tags, closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 20:49, 5 September 2015 (UTC)
 * Blocks, tags, closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 20:49, 5 September 2015 (UTC)
 * Blocks, tags, closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 20:49, 5 September 2015 (UTC)
 * Blocks, tags, closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 20:49, 5 September 2015 (UTC)
 * Blocks, tags, closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 20:49, 5 September 2015 (UTC)
 * Blocks, tags, closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 20:49, 5 September 2015 (UTC)

07 September 2015

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User is editing the same sort of articles performing the same sort of edits:

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk:Tamwar_Masood&diff=prev&oldid=679729227

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk:Anthony_Trueman&diff=prev&oldid=679599213

I'm going to have a good look around the EastEnders articles to see if I can find any more, however I'm requesting CheckUser as going by history this user will have created more than one. and as you are both very familiar with this editor. 5 albert square (talk) 20:18, 7 September 2015 (UTC)


 * Adding Johnny's Candle. Editing the same sort of pages making same sort of edits eg adding wrong images to the wrong articles.  Evidence includes:


 * https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Natalie_Cassidy&diff=prev&oldid=679728645


 * https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Shaun_Murphy_(snooker_player)&diff=prev&oldid=679731837


 * https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Martin_Fowler_(EastEnders)&diff=prev&oldid=679729685


 * https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Martin_Fowler_(EastEnders)&diff=prev&oldid=678033530


 * https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Shaun_Murphy_(snooker_player)&diff=next&oldid=677788153


 * --5 albert square (talk) 20:29, 7 September 2015 (UTC)

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 * The following accounts are ✅:
 * Blocks and tags. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 21:34, 7 September 2015 (UTC)
 * Blocks and tags. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 21:34, 7 September 2015 (UTC)
 * Blocks and tags. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 21:34, 7 September 2015 (UTC)
 * Blocks and tags. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 21:34, 7 September 2015 (UTC)
 * Blocks and tags. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 21:34, 7 September 2015 (UTC)
 * Blocks and tags. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 21:34, 7 September 2015 (UTC)
 * Blocks and tags. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 21:34, 7 September 2015 (UTC)
 * Blocks and tags. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 21:34, 7 September 2015 (UTC)
 * Blocks and tags. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 21:34, 7 September 2015 (UTC)
 * Blocks and tags. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 21:34, 7 September 2015 (UTC)
 * Blocks and tags. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 21:34, 7 September 2015 (UTC)
 * Blocks and tags. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 21:34, 7 September 2015 (UTC)
 * Blocks and tags. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 21:34, 7 September 2015 (UTC)
 * Blocks and tags. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 21:34, 7 September 2015 (UTC)

10 September 2015

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Editing same sort of articles adding wrong images to the wrong articles. Evidence includes:

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Waffle_iron&diff=prev&oldid=680354399

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ross_Kemp&diff=prev&oldid=680355044

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Shaun_Murphy_(snooker_player)&diff=next&oldid=673577862

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Martin_Fowler_(EastEnders)&diff=next&oldid=677807588

I've blocked, I'm requesting CheckUser because history suggests that this will not be the only sock. and as the both of you are very familiar with this editor. To the CU, I would suggest not tagging the user as per WP:DENY, I have mentioned the sockpuppeteer's name in the blocking notes for reference for admins unfamiliar with this sock. 5 albert square (talk) 13:03, 10 September 2015 (UTC)

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 * Cormorant Binbag is ✅ along with, , ,  and . All are now blocked.-- Jezebel's Ponyo bons mots  15:53, 10 September 2015 (UTC)

16 September 2015

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Same vandalism as another sock His Holiness Flora P. Mackerel Stephenb (Talk) 12:24, 16 September 2015 (UTC)
 * Adding report for Mrs Michael Wafflemouth, editing the same sort of articles changing images etc:


 * https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kathy_Beale&diff=next&oldid=681293047
 * https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Diazonidae&diff=prev&oldid=681294369
 * https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kathy_Beale&diff=prev&oldid=681294297
 * https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Leon_Jessen&diff=prev&oldid=681294268
 * https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Martin_Fowler_(EastEnders)&diff=next&oldid=677807588


 * Again, I would suggest that CheckUser is run as there will be more than this.--5 albert square (talk) 14:13, 16 September 2015 (UTC)

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User is already, however I would suggest that a CheckUser is run. As history will show, this user will have created more than one account. Pinging  as you are both familiar with this sock.--5 albert square (talk) 12:40, 16 September 2015 (UTC)
 * Only remained unblocked, which has been remedied.  blocked the remainder. -- Jezebel's Ponyo bons mots  15:07, 16 September 2015 (UTC)

17 September 2015

 * Suspected sockpuppets


 * User compare report Auto-generated every hour.
 * Editor interaction utility

Making the same sort of edits to the same sort of pages:

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk:Tamwar_Masood&diff=prev&oldid=679729227

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Administrator_intervention_against_vandalism&diff=prev&oldid=675963328

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk:Anthony_Trueman&diff=prev&oldid=679599213

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Usernames_for_administrator_attention&diff=prev&oldid=681463246

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk:Tyler_Moon&diff=prev&oldid=681463158

As this user has a history of creating socks I'm requesting CheckUser as there will be more than one.

To the CU - I would suggest not tagging. 5 albert square (talk) 15:17, 17 September 2015 (UTC)


 * I've had a message regarding this SPI from someone who reckons that the sockmaster could be User: Hamish Ross? I would tend to agree that might be the case as they are making the same sort of edits:


 * https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jack_Osbourne&diff=prev&oldid=48416601


 * https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Feydey&diff=prev&oldid=48416168


 * https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jimmy_Wales&diff=prev&oldid=36635811


 * I'm pinging in and  as they are familiar with the editor.--5 albert square (talk) 15:56, 17 September 2015 (UTC)

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 * Everything is blocked. -- Jezebel's Ponyo bons mots 16:17, 17 September 2015 (UTC)

05 February 2016

 * Suspected sockpuppets




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 * Editor interaction utility


 * All accounts ✅ and blocked. Noting here for the record. Jezebel's Ponyo bons mots  20:50, 5 February 2016 (UTC)

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 * As noted, all accounts confirmed and blocked.-- Jezebel's Ponyo bons mots 20:50, 5 February 2016 (UTC)

Suspected sockpuppets



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Vandalism to [] and username similarity.

As this is first sock since Feb 2016, worth a CU to look for others. Nthep (talk) 17:15, 7 April 2018 (UTC)
 * Add Mrs David Balloon - similar vandalism edits. Both blocked for the vandalism. Nthep (talk) 17:21, 7 April 2018 (UTC)

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 * I have blocked/tagged a few obvious sockpuppets, User:Lady James Truncheon, User:Jonathan Bunkbed, User:Lifeline Ophelia Infinity, User:Earl Laura Perineum, User:Dr Reginald Corpus (Mrs), User:Mrs Kenneth Amnesty, User:Private Browsing Loophole, User:Cumin Roast Duck. I suspect they will all show up on CheckUser. — ᴀnemone  ᴘroᴊecтors  17:45, 7 April 2018 (UTC)

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 * - Given the history of sleeper use, a check is probably a good idea here. Sir Sputnik (talk) 19:00, 7 April 2018 (UTC)

— Berean Hunter   (talk)  19:43, 7 April 2018 (UTC)
 * Closing. Sir Sputnik (talk) 20:28, 7 April 2018 (UTC)

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- right on this page. Sleeper check needs doing. &#x2230; Bellezzasolo &#x2721;  Discuss  16:44, 20 December 2018 (UTC)
 * Note to clerks - per, this SPI case likely needs merging with Sockpuppet investigations/BonheurFDS.

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 * The two accounts are ✅ to one another and, which is . I don't see a reason to connect this to another SPI that has been stale for years. Closing. TonyBallioni (talk) 17:41, 20 December 2018 (UTC)