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JamesHarrison2014 has been blocked and has indicated he is now using another account. On his talk page, he has stated that I will just create another account (special:diff/829687805) and that he has Already started editing (special:diff/830035724) BillHPike (talk, contribs) 13:11, 12 March 2018 (UTC)

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 * Unnecessary. Closing. Bbb23 (talk) 14:08, 12 March 2018 (UTC)

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The IP range appears to have been used by  to stack votes at AFDs related to Michael Moates. The IP range has been subject to multiple checkuser blocks. JamesHarrison2014 was a major contributor at. After he was blocked, an IP in the range made a post to Talk:Kelli Ward that was similar to JamesHarrison2014‘s style (diff).

has made edits to United States Senate election in Arizona, 2018 (diff), in which Kelli Ward is participating.

Both Mmoates and JamesHarrison2014 have created the article with substantially similar content.

An IP in the 2600:1700:70E0:3EE0::00/64 range nominated for deletion (diff), but the deletion page was created by. Austinpete appears to be a single purpose account.

After he was blocked, JamesHarrison2014 stated that I will just create another account (special:diff/829687805) and that he has Already started editing (special:diff/830035724) — BillHPike (talk, contribs) 21:02, 12 May 2018 (UTC)

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 * ✅ plus:
 * Blocked the unblocked accounts and tagged all. Please move case to Mmoates.--Bbb23 (talk) 22:18, 12 May 2018 (UTC)
 * ✅. Closing. Sir Sputnik (talk) 02:27, 13 May 2018 (UTC)
 * Blocked the unblocked accounts and tagged all. Please move case to Mmoates.--Bbb23 (talk) 22:18, 12 May 2018 (UTC)
 * ✅. Closing. Sir Sputnik (talk) 02:27, 13 May 2018 (UTC)
 * Blocked the unblocked accounts and tagged all. Please move case to Mmoates.--Bbb23 (talk) 22:18, 12 May 2018 (UTC)
 * ✅. Closing. Sir Sputnik (talk) 02:27, 13 May 2018 (UTC)
 * ✅. Closing. Sir Sputnik (talk) 02:27, 13 May 2018 (UTC)

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See the contribution history for Special:contribs/2600:1700:70E0:3EE0:A8E9:7D27:FD5A:9C81. The article was previously nominated for deletion (AFD) by a sock of mmoates (User:Austinpete) and another ip in the  range. The above IP is reverting changes that were undone per WP:BLOCKEVASION — BillHPike (talk, contribs) 18:14, 17 May 2018 (UTC)


 * Adding  — BillHPike (talk, contribs) 19:43, 18 May 2018 (UTC)

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 * IP edits too old. Closing. Bbb23 (talk) 14:22, 22 May 2018 (UTC)

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 * oops, wrong IP — BillHPike (talk, contribs) 00:30, 27 June 2018 (UTC)


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Like the sockmaster, edits focus on the non-notable journalist Michael Moates. See Special:diff/847556038 — BillHPike (talk, contribs) 21:57, 26 June 2018 (UTC)

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The listed IP doesn't match the diff. Please fix.--Bbb23 (talk) 00:28, 27 June 2018 (UTC)
 * fixed. — BillHPike (talk, contribs) 00:30, 27 June 2018 (UTC)


 * Maybe the same user, but the IP is inactive now. Closing.  Vanjagenije  (talk)  09:57, 30 June 2018 (UTC)

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Evidence: — BillHPike (talk, contribs) 17:55, 23 February 2020 (UTC)
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 * 1) Shared obsession with Michael Moates. See wikidata:Special:Contributions/datamaster1.
 * 2) Arbcom cases filed with few edits. See  and
 * 3) Interaction with previous sock account at  commons:Commons:Deletion_requests/File:Michael_Moates_SOC_Papers.png
 * 4) Signature ends with PHD, like
 * 5) There is significant additional evidence, but I'm not posting to avoid an outing.

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Comment by Datamaster1 I have nothing to hide and I wish that you would perform an IP check or whatever necessary steps you need to do in order to prove that I am not linked to this so-called account. I have nothing to hide in simply stated just because someone makes edits on Wikidata does not make them a sock. I have edited numerous pages on Wikidata including the president, members of the first family, Fox News anchors, and others. Again, filing an Arbcom case is something that can be done by a new user such as myself who has again been reading the polices weeks before beginning to exit on wikipedia. As for his 3rd point, really the PhD comment? There are literally thousands of people in the United States and across the world working to get their PhD. I am trying to assume good faith from Mr. Pike but this reeks of desperation due to the fact that there are a few editors who disagree with some of my last edits. Mr. Awesome, PhD (talk) 18:08, 23 February 2020 (UTC)
 * I would invite editors to compare the above comment with Special:diff/816467622. When accused of misconduct, both editors defend themselves by pointing out they gave edited similar classes of articles. — BillHPike (talk, contribs) 18:12, 23 February 2020 (UTC)
 * So you're argument which is not based on evidence or fact... is based on the way a user talks? So if I start saying My fellow Americans are you going to accuse me of being Barack Obama? Mr. Awesome, PhD (talk) 18:14, 23 February 2020 (UTC)
 * Just pointing out Lyndon Johnson also referred to his constituents as "fellow Americans". Obama did not coin it.--WaltCip (talk) 13:51, 24 February 2020 (UTC)

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. Blocked, tagged, closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 18:16, 23 February 2020 (UTC)

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This IP has eddited Richard Grenel (Special:contributions/942048496) simular to. The IP has also made now-oversited personal attacks on me at meta:Special:Contributions/47.44.192.245. Of course, the usual polcies on checkuser and IPs apply. — BillHPike (talk, contribs) 11:53, 24 February 2020 (UTC)

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One edit two days ago? Really. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 14:09, 24 February 2020 (UTC)

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On Wikidata, DoctorTexan was found to be a sockpuppet of. See Wikidata SPI. On the English Wikipedia, is a confirmed sockpuppet of.

On his Wikidata userpage, DoctorTexan states that he is Michael Moates. Previous sock accounts focussed on editting articles related to Michael Moates. — BillHPike (talk, contribs) 03:34, 9 May 2021 (UTC)

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User comment - Feel free to block me if you want... but I am not going to apologize to BillHPike... he has harassed me and stalked me here on Wikipedia for years. I can tell you that this is my only active account and will continue to be my only account. I was unblocked on Wikidata because they allowed me to contribute after making assurances that I would not create and new accounts and I can make that same assurance here. But I will not apologize to him and he has no right to demand anything from me.

Under Clean start, "the old account must be clearly discontinued, and the new account must avoid editing patterns or behaviors that would allow other users to recognize and identify the account. It is expected that the new account will be a true "fresh start", will edit in new areas and avoid old disputes, and will follow community norms of behavior."

This has taken place. No other accounts are active and if you look at my edit history on Wikipedia I have not edited any article where I have a COI.

It also says "If you are not under Arbitration Committee sanctions, you are not required to notify anyone of your clean start."

I would ask the admins to request that BillHPike not communicate with me on here so that I can contribute in a healthy environment without the stalking or harassment. See Harassment. This individual has no right to give me ultimatums that are not documented in Wikipedia policy. See his demands on my talk page. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:DoctorTexan ... I don't appreciate being blackmailed or manipulated into taking actions that are not policy or else he's going to go after me. There is no need or reason to tell me I have to do something in order for him to leave me alone.

I am here, with no other accounts, to contribute... but this will not be possible if Bill doesn't get off my back.

According to Blocking policy, Deterrence is based upon the likelihood of repetition. For example, though it might have been justifiable to block an editor a short time ago, such a block may no longer be justifiable right now, particularly if the actions have since ceased or the conduct issues have been resolved.

Blocks should not be used: to retaliate; to disparage; to punish; or if there is no current conduct issue of concern. (I have made only 3 productive edits)

Blocks should be used to: prevent imminent or continuing damage and disruption to Wikipedia; (there is no current disruption on my part) deter the continuation of present, disruptive behavior; and (there is no current disruption on my part) encourage a more productive, congenial editing style within community norms. (I have only made 3 productive edits)

'''Also it is important to note I was unblocked on Wikidata and have never been global banned. I have contributed there with no issues on this account as Bill admitted. He just wants to create issues when you can clearly see I am here to contribute and have only made 3 edits none of which violated Wikipedia rules. DoctorTexan (talk) 03:53, 9 May 2021 (UTC)

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I have blocked and tagged DoctorTexan based on his admission. Obviously, CLEANSTART doesn't apply to block evasion. Also, regardless of his reasons, Mmoates's comments about blackmail are in and of themselves disruptive and very close to a legal threat. Wikidata's decision to unblock him is irrelevant to Wikipedia, although if Mmoates were to go about this in the right way, i.e., seek an unblock through the master account, it might be some evidence for unblocking him here, but this block evasion will only work against him as it is highly unlikely that he would be unblocked without at least six months of no socking. I am leaving this report open in case a clerk decides a CU should be run to ensure there are no other accounts at the moment.--Bbb23 (talk) 10:50, 9 May 2021 (UTC)


 * - they've been at it since 2018, the last check was more than a year ago and there have been sleepers in the past. I think it's a good idea to look for others and get fresh data, especially since this master seems to sometimes use accounts that only attach on either WD or WP. --Blablubbs&#124;talk 10:59, 9 May 2021 (UTC)
 * Also a quick note that I've redacted some of the more egregious personal attacks and allegations. --Blablubbs&#124;talk 11:05, 9 May 2021 (UTC)
 * . Different ranges, but same geolocation as a previous sock, Datamaster1.  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   16:26, 9 May 2021 (UTC)


 * Thanks. Already blocked and tagged by Bbb23, nothing left to do, closing. --Blablubbs&#124;talk 16:32, 9 May 2021 (UTC)
 * The SandDoctor Talk 06:06, 10 May 2021 (UTC)