Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Nangparbat/Archive/1

Report date January 17 2009, 08:14 (UTC)

 * Suspected sockpuppets:


 * Suspected sock puppets

January 2009


 * Thegreyanomaly (talk) 03:55, 18 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Thegreyanomaly (talk) 03:55, 18 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Thegreyanomaly (talk) 03:55, 18 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Thegreyanomaly (talk) 03:55, 18 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Thegreyanomaly (talk) 03:55, 18 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Thegreyanomaly (talk) 03:55, 18 January 2009 (UTC)


 * Thegreyanomaly (talk) 03:09, 19 January 2009 (UTC)


 * Evidence
 * see User:Hersfold/Vandal_watch and Suspected_sock_puppets/Nangparbat
 * see User:Hersfold/Vandal_watch and Suspected_sock_puppets/Nangparbat


 * Comments
 * Because only IPs were used and no accounts (The account User:Nangparbat was not used at all as it is permanently banned). I have not made the IP aware of this report at all IPs, but only their most recent one Special:Contributions/86.121.116.28 Thegreyanomaly (talk) 07:27, 17 January 2009 (UTC)


 * Really there is not much I can say that has not been said. How to silence this vandal is a problem. I figure there are two options: either we put an anonymous edit block on his/her IP range so that only registered users can log in from it OR we permanently semiprotect the articles they edits; both solutions are problematic Thegreyanomaly (talk) 07:12, 17 January 2009 (UTC)


 * Comments by accused parties    See Defending yourself against claims.


 * Comments by other users
 * Most of the IPs are spread on the 86.158.x.x, 86.153.x.x, 86.162.x.x, 86.151.x.x, and 86.163.x.x ranges so I think a range block is out of the question as the collateral would be in the ballpark of 327,680 IPs. Icewedge (talk) 00:34, 18 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Two IPs on this page are in different countries (84.60.245.131 in Germany, 86.121.116.28 in Romania) so they are unlikely to be related (unless they are open proxies). All other IPs are BT Broadband, and by looking at these as /21 ranges, 10 ranges have been used (all already in the 23 listed on User:Hersfold/Vandal watch), with 60 of the 69 IPs in 6 /21 ranges (12,288 addresses), so if a range block is necessary, this would reduce the collateral. â Snigbrook  00:14, 19 January 2009 (UTC)


 * Clerk, patrolling admin and checkuser comments
 * Has anyone made a list of the articles this guy attacks? What would be the matter with doing a lot of semi-protections? If we could get by with protecting 100-200 articles it might be OK. The problem is with protecting articles that get a lot of useful edits by IPs.
 * Semiprotections might inflict less inconvenience on good-faith IPs than a large set of rangeblocks
 * Some articles hit by Nangparbat also get beat up a lot by regular IP vandals, like the Himalayas. That article had 28 IP vandal edits in one week after the last protection expired, and no good ones. Protection would kill two birds with one stone.
 * Since Nangparbat has used open proxies, per Hersfold's list, and Snigbrook has pointed out that IPs from different countries have been used, doing a more thorough check for proxies could be worthwhile. EdJohnston (talk) 05:09, 19 January 2009 (UTC)

Revision histories http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Abhijeet_Bhattacharya&action=history http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Surgery&action=history http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nanga_Parbat&action=history http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Baintha_Brakk&action=history http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wars_and_conflicts_between_India_and_Pakistan&action=history http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Saser_Kangri&action=history http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Line_of_Control&action=history http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rimo_I&action=history http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk:Dharavi&action=history http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Azad_Kashmir&action=history http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jammu_and_Kashmir&action=history http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Northern_Areas&action=history http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gasherbrum_III&action=history http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Junagadh&action=history http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Princely_state&action=history http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Extreme_points_of_India&action=history http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=India%E2%80%93Pakistan_relations&action=history http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wakhan_Corridor&action=history http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kargil_War&action=history http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Battle_of_Chawinda&action=history http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Battle_of_Longewala&action=history http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Religious_violence_in_India&action=history http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_military_disasters&action=history http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Srinagar&action=history http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sino-Indian_War&action=history

http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Aftermath_of_the_2008_Mumbai_attacks&action=history http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Battle_of_Chawinda&action=history http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Religious_violence_in_India&action=history http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=United_Nations_Security_Council_Resolution_47&action=history New page histories Thegreyanomaly (talk) 23:47, 21 January 2009 (UTC)

Pages Abhijeet Bhattacharya Surgery Nanga Parbat Baintha Brakk Wars and conflicts between India and Pakistan Saser Kangri Line of Control Rimo I Talk:Dharavi Azad Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir Northern Areas Gasherbrum III Junagadh Princely state Extreme points of India IndiaâPakistan relations Wakhan Corridor Kargil War Battle of Chawinda Battle of Longewala Religious violence in India List of military disasters Srinagar Sino-Indian War

Aftermath of the 2008 Mumbai attacks Battle of Chawinda Religious violence in India United Nations Security Council_Resolution 47 New page histories Thegreyanomaly (talk) 23:47, 21 January 2009 (UTC)

This list is incomplete, but these are the pages I have been monitoring Thegreyanomaly (talk) 08:52, 19 January 2009 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the list. This reminds me of the work that was done by DoriSmith at User talk:DoriSmith/PoliticianTexas, with regard to another prolific sockmaster. Maybe I can eventually help to organize the Nangparbat material. Hersfold's list is very useful but it only runs up through September. EdJohnston (talk) 02:31, 20 January 2009 (UTC)

I am back in Berkeley on my primary computer. I have more of Nangparbats vandalizing grounds. I am too busy at the moment to go through all my records, but here is one more:

http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pakistan-administered_Kashmir&action=history

169.229.100.189 (talk) 06:08, 20 January 2009 (UTC) ^ that was me, my cookies expired and forgot to reloggin Thegreyanomaly (talk) 06:09, 20 January 2009 (UTC)

Also, today many of lucasbfr's semiprots expire. Thegreyanomaly (talk) 07:49, 20 January 2009 (UTC)

I recommend lengthy semi-protection of the articles at the locus of dispute. Eventually they will tire of finding newer, obscurer articles to bother. Jehochman Talk 01:18, 21 January 2009 (UTC)

New sock ip, new pages: Special:Contributions/86.156.211.8 Thegreyanomaly (talk) 23:41, 21 January 2009 (UTC)

Damn, that idiot surely is persistent. I have no problems reprotecting the affected articles, but please keep the protection length to a reasonable minimum (2-3 months) don't indef please, the aim is to drive him away not to lock all possible improvements by IPs later on. -- lucasbfr  talk 08:33, 24 January 2009 (UTC) Patrolling Admins seem agreed that rangeblocks would carry excessive collateral damage. EdJohnston has semi-ed the articles affected by the attacks, so nothing further to be done at this time. Mayalld (talk) 13:42, 26 January 2009 (UTC)


 * Conclusions
 * I put three months of semi-protection on all the files listed above by Thegreyanomaly, except (a) I only did this if there was at least one edit since January 1 by a Nangparbat sock, (b) I did not touch any files that are currently semi-protected, regardless of expiry date. Since consensus appears to support semi-protection, and rangeblocking would be tricky, I think this is all we should do for now. Thegreyanomaly can write to me directly if he notices more files that need attention. Recommend closing this SPI report. EdJohnston (talk) 02:13, 26 January 2009 (UTC)

Tiptoety talk 20:33, 26 January 2009 (UTC)

Report date May 1 2009, 16:36 (UTC)

 * Suspected sockpuppets

86.158.176.40 was blocked for 1 month for abusing multiple accounts. 86.151.126.123 appears to be a reincarnation. Although 86.158.176.40 edited only talk pages, both seem to be interested in same articles and people (Wikireader41). Same IP range. — Zener 16:36, 1 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Evidence submitted by — Zener


 * Comments by accused parties    See Defending yourself against claims.


 * Comments by other users


 * Clerk, patrolling admin and checkuser comments


 * Working on finishing this one up now. Nathan  T (formerly Avruch) 21:09, 1 May 2009 (UTC)


 * Reported IP blocked by CU Nishkid64 as Nangparbat. Nathan  T (formerly Avruch) 21:14, 1 May 2009 (UTC)


 * Conclusions


 * Archived. —  Jake   Wartenberg  04:27, 2 May 2009 (UTC)

Report date May 13 2009, 02:00 (UTC)

 * Suspected sockpuppets


 * Evidence submitted by Banaticus

Nangparbat and 86.158.177.27 exhibit similar behavior patterns. Both anxiously revert edits made by "indian users" -- users from India or who edit with an Indian POV. Take this edit from Nangparbat, for instance and contrast it with the very next edit made on that user talk page by 86.158.177.27. 86.158.177.27 has only been editing for a very short while, but seems to simply be carrying on the same edit conflicts with the same people as Nangparbat. The IP address of 86.158.177.27 certainly fits within the range of IP addresses used by Nangparbat so far, although to be fair there are over 3,000 possible IP addresses within that range. Banaticus (talk) 02:00, 13 May 2009 (UTC)


 * Comments by accused parties    See Defending yourself against claims.


 * Comments by other users

Requested by Banaticus (talk) 02:00, 13 May 2009 (UTC)
 * CheckUser requests


 * - Tiptoety  talk 04:34, 13 May 2009 (UTC)
 * ✅ but that check was not much necessary IMO (if it quacks like a duck...) :) -- Luk  talk 15:04, 13 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Clerk, patrolling admin and checkuser comments


 * Conclusions
 * Please archive. ——  nix eagle email me 15:07, 13 May 2009 (UTC)

Report date May 13 2009, 20:16 (UTC)

 * Suspected sockpuppets


 * Evidence submitted by Banaticus

Fits in that IP range, user is continuing the previous discussion on my talk page. Re the last report, it quacks like a duck. ;) My user page, continued discussion. Quacks, eh? ;) Banaticus (talk) 20:16, 13 May 2009 (UTC)


 * Comments by accused parties    See Defending yourself against claims.


 * Comments by other users


 * Clerk, patrolling admin and checkuser comments
 * - Tiptoety  talk 22:56, 13 May 2009 (UTC)


 * Conclusions
 * Both of the IPs have been blocked, and I made a few range blocks. Tiptoety  talk 23:09, 13 May 2009 (UTC)

Evidence submitted by Qwrk
Just registered and he knows his way around, immediately responding to my level-4 warning by replying on Administrator intervention against vandalism. That's quite something for a newbie? Not just nationalist POV on Trans-Karakoram Tract but as well on Azad Kashmir, Northeast India and K2. Qwrk (talk) 17:08, 23 June 2010 (UTC)


 * User TFOWR gave me the advice to take this case here, whilst commenting "Edits like this are a concern, however. TFOWR"
 * Qwrk (talk) 17:19, 23 June 2010 (UTC)

Comments by accused parties
See Defending yourself against claims.

Clerk, patrolling admin and checkuser comments
I'm not sure what you hope to achieve from SPI, since you haven't given any evidence to suggest socking, nor have you specified whose sockpuppet you believe him to be or which accounts you believe he is using abusively. It seems to me that there's nothing for SPI to do here. HJ Mitchell &#124;  Penny for your thoughts?   17:30, 23 June 2010 (UTC)


 * How am I to check the IP used whilst registering this User Account? How am I to check what other accounts may have been created using that IP?  I can't, so that why I need help from Higher Gods, like you.  This user is doing a series of edits within a short period of time, all pushing POV, and when I warn him he immediately runs in the right direction claiming his innocence.  Being a network administrator myself I can spot suspicious activity from afar, hence my report.
 * Qwrk (talk) 17:51, 23 June 2010 (UTC)

Merged from Sockpuppet investigations/Spokebasic.  E lockid  ( Talk ) 19:34, 23 June 2010 (UTC)

Quack, quack, the mystery sockpuppeteer is Nangparbat. Per customary procedure, account blocked and tagged, and articles edited except K2 semi-protected for 3 months. K2 is on pending changes so let's see how it goes for the next week or so.  E lockid  ( Talk ) 19:41, 23 June 2010 (UTC)

31 January 2012

 * Suspected sockpuppets
 * User:INDIAN00007 Seems rather upset about the same article the IP and MarcusMaximus0 were warring over.
 * User:INDIAN00007 Seems rather upset about the same article the IP and MarcusMaximus0 were warring over.
 * User:INDIAN00007 Seems rather upset about the same article the IP and MarcusMaximus0 were warring over.
 * User:INDIAN00007 Seems rather upset about the same article the IP and MarcusMaximus0 were warring over.


 * User compare report Auto-generated every hour.

Has been blocked for one week for block evasion, has edit warred across multiple articles as an IP. His first contributions are to continue to stalk and revert my edits and continue his edit wars. Darkness Shines (talk) 17:39, 31 January 2012 (UTC)

Comments by other users
''Accused parties may also comment/discuss in this section below. See Defending yourself against claims.''

Nice try I knew you would try and associate me with that ip 86 I have not even edited any of his articles nor have I restored his edits please try again MarcusMaximus0 (talk) 17:40, 31 January 2012 (UTC)
 * All that proves is you were not stupid enough to go straight back to the most recent articles, You did however edit this one as an IP Darkness Shines (talk) 17:58, 31 January 2012 (UTC)
 * Actually strike that, you were stupid enough to go back to one of them. as 86.184.209.127 Which funnily enough is Blocked Darkness Shines (talk) 18:11, 31 January 2012 (UTC)

Clerk, CheckUser, and/or patrolling admin comments
Everyone's blocked, so I'll mark for close. As a general note, logging out to continue edit warring is a bad idea. TN <b style="color:midnightblue; font-size:larger;">X</b> Man 19:56, 31 January 2012 (UTC)
 * Just a moment please, the account the IP registered is only blocked for 31 hours His IP socks were blocked for a week. Should his account also be blocked for the duration of the IP block? Darkness Shines (talk) 20:00, 31 January 2012 (UTC)
 * I would say 31 hours is enough, but I'll re-open to allow for more opinions. TN <b style="color:midnightblue; font-size:larger;">X</b> Man  20:05, 31 January 2012 (UTC)
 * I see nothing else to do here. I'm personally allowing this user to have a bit of WP:ROPE. Magog the Ogre (talk) 21:46, 31 January 2012 (UTC)
 * I will trust your judgement on this guys, thank you. Magog, sorry for having sworn in my edit summary and giving you extra work. Darkness Shines (talk) 21:51, 31 January 2012 (UTC)
 * Tnxman might want to check if there are any other accounts associated with this user. Magog the Ogre (talk) 21:56, 31 January 2012 (UTC)
 * INDIAN00007 is❌ to Marcus and I see no other accounts. I'll mark for close. TN <b style="color:midnightblue; font-size:larger;">X</b> Man  16:13, 1 February 2012 (UTC)

Could a clerk merge this case to 's case please? <b style="font-family:Calibri; font-size:14px; color:#4682B4;">Elockid</b>  ( Talk ) 15:28, 2 February 2012 (UTC)
 * So moved. We're done. —  Hello Annyong  (say whaaat?!) 05:48, 4 February 2012 (UTC)

01 March 2012

 * Suspected sockpuppets


 * User compare report Auto-generated every hour.

As user MarcusMaximus0 this guys sole purpose was to revert everything I added to any article. His first edits ever were to revert me on an article which very few people have ever edited. He has now appeared on an article undergoing review for GA status, and is wreaking havoc, as he said he would as MarcusMaximus0 when he said he would revert and screw up any edits I make to Wikipedia. Darkness Shines (talk) 10:04, 1 March 2012 (UTC)

Comments by other users
''Accused parties may also comment/discuss in this section below. See Defending yourself against claims.''

Clerk, CheckUser, and/or patrolling admin comments
- Just for reference, (who has been reported at SPI previously) confessed that they're a sock of Nangparbat, so that can be the point of reference for a CU, if one is needed. Steven  Zhang  DR goes to Wikimania! 21:41, 1 March 2012 (UTC)
 * . AGK  [•] 14:46, 2 March 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅ the following are the same:
 * Their technical connection to Marcus is, as they were using proxies. TN <b style="color:midnightblue; font-size:larger;">X</b> Man  14:47, 2 March 2012 (UTC)
 * Sorry for duplicating your work; I hadn't noticed you were checking too. I attempted to connect to his proxy, but got no hits so I was sure it wasn't. My conclusion was that he was travelling... AGK  [•] 14:50, 2 March 2012 (UTC)
 * No worries. I see what you're saying about the proxy. What caught my eye was the first IP was blocked as proxy in January, and then their next IP was several hundred miles away -something didn't add up. However, leaving technical data aside, I think the behavior, especially Highstakes00's edits, is pretty similar to Marcus' edits. TN <b style="color:midnightblue; font-size:larger;">X</b> Man  15:17, 2 March 2012 (UTC)
 * So all of those are the same but not Nangparbat? Who the heck is it then? Darkness Shines (talk) 15:04, 2 March 2012 (UTC)
 * Of the three confirmed, I blocked two as socks of Highstakes. And then I blocked Highstakes for socking, and for possibly being connected to Nangparbat. —  Hello Annyong  (say whaaat?!) 06:08, 3 March 2012 (UTC)
 * Dealing with Nangparbat for a while, I am certain that they are ❌. As such, I have removed the tag off Highstakes00. Please feel free to revert if you guys disagree. <b style="font-family:Calibri; font-size:14px; color:#4682B4;">Elockid</b>  ( Talk ) 21:52, 3 March 2012 (UTC)
 * So all of those are the same but not Nangparbat? Who the heck is it then? Darkness Shines (talk) 15:04, 2 March 2012 (UTC)
 * Of the three confirmed, I blocked two as socks of Highstakes. And then I blocked Highstakes for socking, and for possibly being connected to Nangparbat. —  Hello Annyong  (say whaaat?!) 06:08, 3 March 2012 (UTC)
 * Dealing with Nangparbat for a while, I am certain that they are ❌. As such, I have removed the tag off Highstakes00. Please feel free to revert if you guys disagree. <b style="font-family:Calibri; font-size:14px; color:#4682B4;">Elockid</b>  ( Talk ) 21:52, 3 March 2012 (UTC)

10 March 2012

 * Suspected sockpuppets




 * User compare report Auto-generated every hour.

Mar4d was blocked from wikicommons for using multiple accounts. The wikipedia NerosRevenge account was created after Mar4d was blocked for edit warring on the same articles Nero then immediately turned to. Also, the name is quite telling as it speaks of revenge. Mar4d had been working on "revenge" for another user's pointing out of atrocities committed by the Pakistani military. The "revenge" now consists of pointing out abuses by India's military. Nothing wrong with that, just the way it seems to be done is wrong. JCAla (talk) 17:10, 10 March 2012 (UTC)

Some Diffs: Edit warring on Human rights abuses in Jammu and Kashmir (Indian-administered Kashmir) 
 * Mar4d

Edit warring on Rape during the Bangladesh Liberation War 

First act after registration of a new user? 
 * suspected sock

"New" user immediately edit warring and adding content on same issues? 

Immediately creating an article Rape in Indian-administered Kashmir meant to be a counter to Rape during the Bangladesh Liberation War created by User:Darkness Shines with whom Mar4d was edit warring? 

Immediately on Darkness Shines' talk page? 

Also, see this amount of edit warring on the article history.

This is definitely a sock of a knowledgeable user, the most likely being Mar4d, but certainly others might be behind it as well. If more diffs are needed please tell me. JCAla (talk) 20:39, 10 March 2012 (UTC)


 * This may also be a sock of User:Nangparbat whose latest sock was MarcusMaximus0 - note the name. Marcus Maximus and Nero were both Roman emperors. Nangparbat or MarcusMaxismus showed exactly the same behavior as Nero does. Please refer to SPI Nangparbat The IPs are all ranges which were identified for Nangparbat in the past. JCAla (talk) 09:44, 11 March 2012 (UTC)

Comments by other users

 * It appears I am a sock as well  Obvious put up job. Darkness Shines (talk) 20:42, 10 March 2012 (UTC)
 * Yeah, well, what can I say other than quoting someone who said "masterfully deceptive" - not referring to you here obviously. JCAla (talk) 20:48, 10 March 2012 (UTC)

Darkness Shines (talk) 21:38, 10 March 2012 (UTC)
 * I think I have a little evidence here, Mar4d seems to rarely use edit summaries on article talk pages, The suspected sock has the same habit Darkness Shines (talk) 20:51, 10 March 2012 (UTC)
 * Both use the same smiley face as well :)
 * ) you really outdone yourself there darkness bravo whats next we got the same shoe size? :) NerosRevenge (talk) 21:46, 10 March 2012 (UTC)
 * Added the Awaaz-e Kashmir user as possible sock, see if it is related to Nero and if games are being played here. JCAla (talk) 20:58, 10 March 2012 (UTC)

Hey guys sorry to break your party but did you know I do not live in Pakistan like mard does? just a thought NerosRevenge (talk) 21:02, 10 March 2012 (UTC)
 * Strange that you know were he lives He has yet to respond. You are in the UK then? Nangparbat anyone? Darkness Shines (talk) 21:09, 10 March 2012 (UTC)
 * HE HE you make me laugh his user page states he is from Peshawar on location XD NerosRevenge (talk) 21:12, 10 March 2012 (UTC)
 * Which would make sense if you had not posted here before asking him were he lived. You asked him were he lives at 21:03, 10 March but had already posted here a minute earlier. I reckon you are on a proxy. Darkness Shines (talk) 21:22, 10 March 2012 (UTC)
 * I feel sorry for you as you because you may be blocked for attacking user mard for no reason once they realise we live in different countrys (his user page clearly states he lives in australia/pakistan he did not have to tell me I asked before reading it...) NerosRevenge (talk) 21:26, 10 March 2012 (UTC)

''Accused parties may also comment/discuss in this section below. See Defending yourself against claims.''

Hey Jcala I just read your post about "revenge" didnt your friend darkness create in a tit for tat response to Human rights abuses in Jammu and Kashmir do you spread your hypocrisy on your toast as well? I am sure this new awaze guy also wanted some revenge by edit warring seems allot like darkness :) NerosRevenge (talk) 21:41, 10 March 2012 (UTC)
 * Actually I created both. Checkuser may want to match with 202.75.53.200 Darkness Shines (talk) 21:45, 10 March 2012 (UTC)
 * And Mar4d also called it a "tit for tat" Darkness Shines (talk) 21:48, 10 March 2012 (UTC)
 * Yes you created both as to prevent a so called "pov against India" much like Awazee kashmir was ranting about since you had a ban on such articles you created that sock and imitated a Indian user with a lack of english lol what a cleaver idea NerosRevenge (talk) 21:50, 10 March 2012 (UTC)


 * Comment This SPI is a joke. I'm actually enjoying this. Anyways, while you two continue to take wild guesses, I shall get back to my interrupted work. Oh, and I didn't know "smileys" were technical evidence. Anyway, here's a harmless "tit-for-tat" and "revengeful" smiley wishing all of you well in solving this SPI: Mar4d (talk) 07:01, 11 March 2012 (UTC)


 * Comment Just added Barrot0114, I have no idea what is going on here, but the sudden influx of sockpuppets is peculiar. Something strange is going on here. Darkness Shines (talk) 16:33, 11 March 2012 (UTC)
 * I have opened an SPI on Barrot0114 at the Nangparbat SPI page, his MO is exactly the same as his last sock MarcusMaximus0 Darkness Shines (talk) 17:15, 11 March 2012 (UTC)
 * This user is obviously involved in the area, New account and he already knows of the accusations against me? Darkness Shines (talk) 17:17, 11 March 2012 (UTC)


 * Comment Ineed it is I also find the strange silence of your sock account Awaaze-E-kashmir odd Barrot0114 (talk) 17:16, 11 March 2012 (UTC)
 * Comment Oh come off it Awaaz I know who you are and you know whi I am if you didnt push your anti Pakistani pov I wouldn't have to go out of my way and counter it.......Barrot0114 (talk) 17:21, 11 March 2012 (UTC)

Clerk, CheckUser, and/or patrolling admin comments
-- DQ  (ʞlɐʇ)  20:15, 10 March 2012 (UTC)

This list seems to contain editors from all sides, however I do not believe sockmasters editing in India/Pakistan areas are capable of pretending to support the other side. Is there a serious suggestion that Nangparbat is Mar4d... Why? Why are Barrott and Awaaz e-Kashmir the same person (given that they are violently opposed to each other) and so on. It is essential that you provide diffs showing similarities between these users edits. Or nothing is going to happen. Elen of the Roads (talk) 18:34, 11 March 2012 (UTC)


 * Boing said Zebedee has blocked Barrott for claiming to be a sock of someone. Works for me. Elen of the Roads (talk) 18:36, 11 March 2012 (UTC)
 * Ok, Barrott was Nangparbat. He admitted in on his talk page. He may also be NerosRevenge. I think Awaaz-e-Kashmir is a fake account to try and get me perhaps setup by Nangparbat but unsure of this, it would explain his editing from the other side as it were. Darkness Shines (talk) 18:46, 11 March 2012 (UTC)


 * OK, given that Barrott actually said several times that he was a sock, I will check him and see where that goes. Elen of the Roads (talk) 18:51, 11 March 2012 (UTC)
 * Barrott is ✅ as MarcusMaximus, which means he is Nangparbat. The 202 IP seems to be nothing to do with this (based on public data), nor does Mar4d, who I have not checked. --Elen of the Roads (talk) 19:05, 11 March 2012 (UTC)
 * No doubt of that result, what of Awaaz e-Kashmir account? Darkness Shines (talk) 19:06, 11 March 2012 (UTC)
 * And NerosRevenge may be Nangparbat, similar name to MarcusMaximus, both roman emperors. Darkness Shines (talk) 19:12, 11 March 2012 (UTC)
 * One at a time please. JCAla hasn't helped by listing everyone and their dog here - they are clearly not all sox of each other.  Evidence has been presented that Neros Revenge is Mar4d, not Nangparbat, so I will check that - it will show up if he is Nangparbat instead.  The best evidence presented for Awaaz is that he is you (and that's flimsy, but I'll check on that basis if you like :)) Elen of the Roads (talk) 19:15, 11 March 2012 (UTC)
 * Check away, my hands are clean. Darkness Shines (talk) 19:16, 11 March 2012 (UTC)
 * NerosRevenge is ✅ Nangparbat, so your sock radar is working. Elen of the Roads (talk) 19:20, 11 March 2012 (UTC)
 * Nope, hat tip for that one goes to JCAla. Darkness Shines (talk) 19:22, 11 March 2012 (UTC)

Could another checkuser please look at Awaaz e-Kashmir. I'm not sure what to make of it. Definitely not Nangparbat though. Elen of the Roads (talk) 19:33, 11 March 2012 (UTC)
 * If it is any help I occasionally login for my iPhone and at my girlfriends house. Darkness Shines (talk) 19:35, 11 March 2012 (UTC)
 * Nothing whatsoever to do with you, I can be perfectly clear about that. A third party has turned up and I don't want to accuse some poor soul if they are innocent. I'd rather leave it till one of the guys who looks at CU stuff all the time can take a look. Elen of the Roads (talk) 22:13, 11 March 2012 (UTC)
 * Team up withDQ Darkness Shines (talk) 22:18, 11 March 2012 (UTC)
 * As we speak. Meanwhile, if you create any more SPIs based on this one, I will wring your neck. Just stop and let us finish up, will ya. Elen of the Roads (talk) 22:57, 11 March 2012 (UTC)


 * So to wrap this up.
 * ❌ to anyone listed here
 * Blocked by MuzeMike yesterday
 * no evidence provided to support allegation
 * see above
 * He's the sockmaster
 * Already blocked as a sock of Nangparabat
 * Nangparabat
 * Nangparabat
 * ❌ to anyone listed here.
 * ❌ to anyone listed here.
 * ❌ to anyone listed here.

JCAla, if you submit another SPI like this, clearly a mass fishing expedition without proper evidence, I will fully support the clerks if they choose to close it without further ado.

Can this be shifted over to Sockpuppet investigations/Nangparbat, as he is the only sockmaster. Thanks. Elen of the Roads (talk) 00:20, 12 March 2012 (UTC)


 * Yes, I am sorry for that, was short of time. Otherwise I would have provided more diffs. Thanks for checking. Although I was wrong with Mar4d, I then found the right tracks, I guess. JCAla (talk) 19:09, 12 March 2012 (UTC)


 * Note: It looks that Mar4d is cooking up India and state terrorism.Obvious "bad faith" this article has been deleted twice obviously is intended to reopen "can of worms"-edit war. --200.98.197.34 (talk) 21:16, 13 March 2012 (UTC)

11 March 2012

 * Suspected sockpuppets


 * User compare report Auto-generated every hour.

Same MO as MarcusMaximus0 flat out edit warring and reverting me on sight Darkness Shines (talk) 17:11, 11 March 2012 (UTC) And when will you come clean about your community ban dodging account ? Awaaze be a man and stop provoking other users if you want peace Barrot0114 (talk) 17:53, 11 March 2012 (UTC)
 * He just effectively admitted it Darkness Shines (talk) 17:23, 11 March 2012 (UTC)
 * He is now posting from his IP Darkness Shines (talk) 20:51, 11 March 2012 (UTC)
 * IP was just blocked by MuZemike Darkness Shines (talk) 20:56, 11 March 2012 (UTC)

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 * Seems pretty ducky to me, but there are far too many personal attacks coming from this blatant POV-warrior anyway, so I have indef blocked on the grounds of the two. -- Boing! said Zebedee (talk) 18:22, 11 March 2012 (UTC)
 * He admitted it on his own talk page as well. Darkness Shines (talk) 18:24, 11 March 2012 (UTC)
 * Diff to prove he is Nangparbat See the talk page of his last known sock for corroboration. Darkness Shines (talk) 18:53, 11 March 2012 (UTC)


 * Is is positive that Highstakes00 is not also a sock? Seems a coincidence that he is choosing today of all days to be unblocked. Darkness Shines (talk) 21:58, 11 March 2012 (UTC)

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 * Based on the conversations at Sockpuppet investigations/Mar4d I have checked, and Barrot is ✅ as MarcusMaximus. --Elen of the Roads (talk) 23:19, 11 March 2012 (UTC)
 * Barrot is blocked, so I'll mark for close. TN <b style="color:midnightblue; font-size:larger;">X</b> Man  14:48, 12 March 2012 (UTC)

13 March 2012

 * Suspected sockpuppets


 * User compare report Auto-generated every hour.

The usual, turns up and starts reverting me on Anti-Pakistan sentiment restoring content added by his last sock Barrot0114 Darkness Shines (talk) 13:23, 13 March 2012 (UTC)
 * He also knows his way around, filing a perfectly formed edit warring report, but also says I remove content as I am Indian, another Nangparbat trait. Darkness Shines (talk) 13:40, 13 March 2012 (UTC)
 * This can be closed, Sock + proxy blocked by 3 months by Reaper Eternal Darkness Shines (talk) 14:20, 13 March 2012 (UTC)

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Marking for close. TN <b style="color:midnightblue; font-size:larger;">X</b> Man 16:31, 14 March 2012 (UTC)

15 March 2012

 * Suspected sockpuppets

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✅, blocked, tagged. TN <b style="color:midnightblue; font-size:larger;">X</b> Man 14:51, 15 March 2012 (UTC)

20 March 2012

 * Suspected sockpuppets


 * User compare report Auto-generated every hour.

Straight into talk pages of editors his last two socks interacted with. Calls Indian editors POV pushers which Nangparbat does on a regular basis. Says the article on human rights abuses in azad kashmir is not notable and should be deleted, his last sock edit warred on that article. Darkness Shines (talk) 14:22, 20 March 2012 (UTC)

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Based on technical evidence the following accounts are operated by the same person: The latter is a previously confirmed sock. Amalthea 15:02, 20 March 2012 (UTC)

20 March 2012

 * Suspected sockpuppets


 * User compare report Auto-generated every hour.

Same as the last time Darkness Shines (talk) 21:50, 20 March 2012 (UTC)

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 * because we do not usually comment on the identity of an IP. However, the I've looked into the recent activity from this sockmaster and taken further action so the issue should be resolved - for today...  AGK  [•] 23:59, 20 March 2012 (UTC)

04 April 2012

 * Suspected sockpuppets


 * User compare report Auto-generated every hour.

I know Nangparbat usually edits from the 86 range but this one just looks ducky. As the sock NerosRevenge Nangparbat copied and pasted copyvios into articles, so has this IP Geolocates to roughly the same area also. I am unsure if this is him but perhaps his IP range has changed. Still same ISP as Nangparbat. Darkness Shines (talk) 17:06, 4 April 2012 (UTC)

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Closing. There's no point in blocking the address now. Just as an FYI, BT has more ranges than just the 86 range and they don't stick to just one. <b style="font-family:Calibri; font-size:14px; color:#4682B4;">Elockid</b>  ( Talk ) 20:32, 6 April 2012 (UTC)

01 April 2012

 * Suspected sockpuppets
 * Case was originally opened at /Mar4d


 * User compare report Auto-generated every hour.

Mar4d is based in Peshawar as are these IP's. Mar4d was told to stop stalking my edits by admin Salvio giuliano Once he had been told to stop stalking me the IP 39.47.46.80 appeared out of nowhere and began reverting me. Mar4d claims I have ownership and IDONTLIKEIT issues with articles I have created,. IP 39.47.46.80 says exactly the same thing Mar4d disagrees that adding content about Iran to Human rights violations in Balochistan is coatrack, the IP removes the coatrack tag I had added. On Inter-Services Intelligence activities in Afghanistan the IP 39.47.46.80 complains about allegations of suicide bombers being in the article So does Mar4d Darkness Shines (talk) 09:37, 1 April 2012 (UTC)


 * The IP also admitted on the talk page that he uses two different computers. Darkness Shines (talk) 09:59, 1 April 2012 (UTC)

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 * - Sleeper IP for future use. This guy must be trying to hide this IP, he has removed my adding of it before.. ;)

Also this one:

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 * Technically ❌ AGK  [•] 12:18, 1 April 2012 (UTC)


 * It might put a stop to this nonsense if Darkness Shines was aware that the last time I checked, Mar4d wasn't even on the same continent as Pesharwar. --Elen of the Roads (talk) 12:55, 1 April 2012 (UTC)
 * Sorry Elen, I was informed on Sal's talk page that he is in Pesharwar. There is no doubt this IP is a sock, eventually he will give himself away. Darkness Shines (talk) 13:00, 1 April 2012 (UTC)

The 60.228 IP edited for two days in June 2010, and is a dynamic address belonging to an ISP. It has an unsavoury reputation with the blacklisters, but as it's not currently being used by anyone to edit Wikipedia and you have presented no evidence that it is Mar4d. 124.125 hasn't edited since January 2011 and you have presented no evidence that it is Mar4d. What are you expecting an admin to do here. I have no means of telling whether an editor used these addresses all that time ago. --Elen of the Roads (talk) 17:43, 1 April 2012 (UTC)

Just take a look at this one example, the edits on Wakhan District. There are others but they will take a while to unravel in old revision history. These IPs could be coming back for future editing; any punishment for an offence committed should be enforced retrospectively.

Stop press! Confession: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia_talk%3AWikiProject_Central_Asia&diff=409744576&oldid=409744515


 * So? Editing logged out is not a breach of the rules, and acknowledging that you have accidentally edited while logged out is not a "confession" of anything. I recommend you pack this in now, before I block you for harassment. Elen of the Roads (talk) 19:56, 1 April 2012 (UTC)


 * Per Elen. -- DQ  (ʞlɐʇ)  11:34, 4 April 2012 (UTC)

10 April 2012

 * Suspected sockpuppets


 * User compare report Auto-generated every hour.

I would prefer to email evidence, I feel to much gets given away with every SPI conducted. Darkness Shines (talk) 14:57, 10 April 2012 (UTC)

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What the hell is wrong with you Darkness Shines? Do not edit my user page and show me evidence here. I want evidence of actions that match with anyone else? --I am Agent X (talk) 15:06, 10 April 2012 (UTC)

Why does he edit East India company or what? How did you get to my case you got eyes on my pages? This is quacky because I only had one chat with you --I am Agent X (talk) 15:21, 10 April 2012 (UTC)
 * from the contributions I can hear quacking --  Ð ℬig  XЯaɣ   15:12, 10 April 2012 (UTC)


 * in case you did not notice I have created your talk page. --  Ð ℬig XЯaɣ   15:40, 10 April 2012 (UTC)

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To be honest, I really don't think that this is Nangparbat at all. <b style="font-family:Calibri; font-size:14px; color:#4682B4;">Elockid</b>  ( Talk ) 15:05, 10 April 2012 (UTC)

Thanks man! Can you close this case because no evidence? --I am Agent X (talk) 15:07, 10 April 2012 (UTC)
 * I'll leave it up for now in case someone else wants to comment. But, Admins/CUs who are interested in knowing how I came up with this conclusion can contact me privately. <b style="font-family:Calibri; font-size:14px; color:#4682B4;">Elockid</b>  ( Talk ) 15:12, 10 April 2012 (UTC)
 * Per Elockid, I'll mark for close. TN <b style="color:midnightblue; font-size:larger;">X</b> Man  13:57, 11 April 2012 (UTC)

12 April 2012

 * Suspected sockpuppets


 * User compare report Auto-generated every hour.

More of the same, massive POV pushing, Usual edit summary's. IP just came off an autoblock and back to his old tricks. Darkness Shines (talk) 18:42, 12 April 2012 (UTC)


 * 83.170.106.45 already blocked as an open proxy, 202.75.53.200 is editwarring over the same the contributions of 83.170.106.45. They are both on the same network according to Zzuuzz Darkness Shines (talk) 19:50, 12 April 2012 (UTC)

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Closing. None of these are Nangparbat. <b style="font-family:Calibri; font-size:14px; color:#4682B4;">Elockid</b>  ( Talk ) 03:29, 13 April 2012 (UTC)

13 April 2012

 * Suspected sockpuppets
 * --92.14.189.196 (talk) 11:01, 13 April 2012 (UTC)
 * --92.14.189.196 (talk) 11:01, 13 April 2012 (UTC)


 * User compare report Auto-generated every hour.

The usual, edit warring, This and this are quite obvious Darkness Shines (talk) 11:38, 13 April 2012 (UTC)

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Obvious sock. blocked. <b style="font-family:Calibri; font-size:14px; color:#4682B4;">Elockid</b>  ( Talk ) 14:59, 13 April 2012 (UTC)

13 April 2012

 * Suspected sockpuppets


 * User compare report Auto-generated every hour.

That is not me when I said a few days I mean weeks then maybe come back lol but im not stupid enough to come back after a heart to heart my dear DS :) 86.182.171.135 (talk) 22:09, 13 April 2012 (UTC)

Same as before. Same ISP, geolocation. The one edit so far is so obviously him it would be a waste of time explaining it. Darkness Shines (talk) 18:59, 13 April 2012 (UTC)

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 * I merged all the IP reports, nuking the comments as they were basic, but I can't do anything here in regards to range blocks. Page protection is the best idea if you can get them all on the same page. -- DQ  (ʞlɐʇ)  21:56, 16 April 2012 (UTC)

15 April 2012

 * Suspected sockpuppets


 * User compare report Auto-generated every hour.

Will e-mail evidence if required. Darkness Shines (talk) 08:36, 15 April 2012 (UTC)

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 * I don't have the slightest clue what your getting at here. -- DQ  (ʞlɐʇ)  21:56, 16 April 2012 (UTC)
 * The evidence sent to me was very circumstantial, and almost sounded like a conspiracy theory. It would also be very hard to prove, making a checkuser run very sketchy for a one edit user in my opinion. Basically I would consider the only evidence here is the contribs, and not the email. DO refile though if the account starts editing again. -- DQ  (ʞlɐʇ)  01:50, 23 April 2012 (UTC)

19 April 2012

 * Suspected sockpuppets


 * User compare report Auto-generated every hour.

Looks like he has gone mobile. I can think of no editor who would post a pointless YGM on my talk so as to waste my time than Nangparbat Darkness Shines (talk) 19:14, 19 April 2012 (UTC)

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This really doesn't qualify as sufficient evidence. In any case it's stale. <b style="font-family:Calibri; font-size:14px; color:#4682B4;">Elockid</b>  ( Talk ) 17:37, 21 April 2012 (UTC)

21 April

 * Suspected sockpuppets

This user's first edits (and only as of now) are to undo mine. Could be using a proxy server as well; so please check out for any conspicuous details. --Rvd4life (talk) 17:05, 21 April 2012 (UTC)

Found a second one.

We really need to report this guy to BT Broadband (his ISP). He's been giving people headaches here for years. --Rvd4life (talk) 17:39, 21 April 2012 (UTC)

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No doubt in my mind this is Nang 17:25, 21 April 2012 (UTC)
 * Be aware, he may no longer be using his BT ISP Darkness Shines (talk) 17:31, 21 April 2012 (UTC)

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Account blocked and pages protected. <b style="font-family:Calibri; font-size:14px; color:#4682B4;">Elockid</b>  ( Talk ) 17:37, 21 April 2012 (UTC)

30 April 2012

 * Suspected sockpuppets


 * User compare report Auto-generated every hour.

Usual POV pushing. In that diff is content which is not only a copyvio but is if I recall correctly copied from the same source User:NerosRevenge used for the same content in Rape in Jammu and Kashmir Darkness Shines (talk) 22:10, 30 April 2012 (UTC)

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Closing. This isn't NP. <b style="font-family:Calibri; font-size:14px; color:#4682B4;">Elockid</b>  ( Talk ) 22:22, 30 April 2012 (UTC)

27 June 2012

 * Suspected sockpuppets


 * User compare report Auto-generated every hour.

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Firstly I am not Nangparbat secondly seems like you are an in contact with someone who has an interest in this article and editing either on behalf of them or your an alternative account of someone else either way this is extremely fishy since you randomly blurted out Nangparbat is me without any evidence Recorderz (talk) 21:00, 27 June 2012 (UTC)
 * I've been here since 2006. You'd think I would have noticed such a prolific vandal. --RaviC (talk) 21:05, 27 June 2012 (UTC)


 * It's him. Darkness Shines (talk) 21:09, 27 June 2012 (UTC)
 * Clear Nangparbat sock (Obvious sock is obvious), already blocked now -- D Big X ray   23:56, 27 June 2012 (UTC)

21 August 2012

 * Suspected sockpuppets




 * User compare report Auto-generated every hour.

Taken from Darkness Shine's talk page. Yesterday (20 August), this I.P. made his/her first edit. The IP made 5 edits in total. All of these are related to I-P highly controversial topics, and the editing seems odd to me to be a first time editor. The editor hasn't edited since then.

Can you identify whether this is sockpuppetry, and what I should do next? I've been told about this sock Nangparbat, perhaps it's the same one, perhaps not.

Thanks.

I can email you more info if you'd like. --<small style="border: 1px dashed;padding:1px 4px 1px 3px;white-space:nowrap"> Activism  1234  15:14, 21 August 2012 (UTC)
 * It is the same IP range and ISP as Nangparbat, I have never known him to edit middle eastern topics before however. It would be within his area of interest however. Probably better to file an SPI or ask User:Elockid to look into it. Facts, not fiction (talk) 15:36, 21 August 2012 (UTC)

Personal note - even if it's not Nang, perhaps the admins here may feel it is still a sock and take action.

Thanks. <small style="border: 1px dashed;padding:1px 4px 1px 3px;white-space:nowrap"> Activism  1234  16:02, 21 August 2012 (UTC)

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It's not him. If this is a returning user, I don't have an idea who this is at the moment. Please re-report if there is any further developments. <b style="font-family:Calibri; font-size:14px; color:#4682B4;">Elockid</b>  ( Talk ) 02:20, 22 August 2012 (UTC)

01 February 2013

 * Suspected sockpuppets




 * User compare report Auto-generated every hour.

Has distinctive characteristics --RaviC (talk) 21:49, 1 February 2013 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by RaviC (talk • contribs) 20:49, 1 February 2013‎ (UTC)
 * The user contributes on the BT ISP range. He is known to use dynamic IP addresses in order to evade blocks. --RaviC (talk) 21:49, 1 February 2013 (UTC)

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 * Formatted. Please provide more information on why you think this IP address is a sock of Nangparbat. Steven   Zhang  Help resolve disputes! 21:32, 1 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Sorry, but many people share an ISP, so this isn't necessarily Nangparbat. Closing. Reaper Eternal (talk) 11:35, 2 February 2013 (UTC)
 * Adding to the archive: Blocked per WP:DUCK. Dennis Brown - 2¢  © Join WER 11:48, 14 April 2013 (UTC)

05 May 2013

 * Suspected sockpuppets


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 * Editor interaction utility

Newish account with just a few edits, logs in today to revert on an article it had never touched before in favour of Al-Badri reverts. Then proceeds to an AFD on an article created by Al-Badri to vote for a merge over delete, more than likely in the hopes of getting a no consensus. The suspect sock has not touched either article before, nor has it ever posted to Al-Badri's talk page. Also note, Breezeplushy edit summaries (yes all two of them) begin in lower case, a trait shared by Al-Badri Darkness Shines (talk) 18:46, 5 May 2013 (UTC)

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Sorry, I may have messed up here, Breezeplushy may actually be Nangparbat edit Breezeplushy edit Darkness Shines (talk) 19:15, 5 May 2013 (UTC)

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 * Moved to Nangparbat per user request. Dennis Brown - 2¢  © Join WER 20:03, 5 May 2013 (UTC)
 * and are ✅ socks of Nangparbat.  Salvio Let's talk about it! 13:34, 7 May 2013 (UTC)
 * I've blocked the sockpuppet accounts. Closing. Reaper Eternal (talk) 14:32, 7 May 2013 (UTC)

05 June 2013

 * Suspected sockpuppets


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

Painfully obvious, should you not know how, ping my talk page. Darkness Shines (talk) 21:16, 5 June 2013 (UTC)

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Bb, the 109 IP was Nangparbat, he has used the range a few times. Darkness Shines (talk) 18:19, 6 June 2013 (UTC)
 * Just to add, 86.151.237.220 this IP is currently involved in edit warring in several disputed articles ((Persecution of Biharis in Bangladesh, Stranded Pakistanis, Anti-Bihari sentiment)) and trying to trap other editors who are against him in those disputes and also making personal attacks. I don't know much about User:Nangparbat but User:Darkness Shines has suspected that this might be a sock of Nangparbat. Can there be a Checkuser here?-- Zayeem (talk) 19:04, 13 June 2013 (UTC)

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I never heard of Nangparbat until today, so I'm hardly an expert on his editing. Nonetheless, I just blocked User:109.145.244.1 for two weeks as a probable puppet of Nangparbat. User:Qwyrxian had blocked the IP on May 28 for 48 hours for the same thing. The IP is not in the most common range of Nangparbat, but the range has been used before, I believe. Although I don't know if Relishi is a puppet, there is a connection between Relishi and the IP. Relishi made this edit adding a link, which was reverted here by MrT. The link was then restored here, as far as I know by a legitimate editor. MrT again reverted. The IP then re-added the link here. The IP then continued to edit war over the link and other material in the article.--Bbb23 (talk) 14:25, 6 June 2013 (UTC)
 * - - similarities but a CU would be helpful for confirmation and maintaining a chain.  Both this report and the one below. Dennis Brown &#124; 2¢ &#124; © &#124;  WER  23:15, 19 June 2013 (UTC)


 * ✅ and to the above:


 * Some already blocked IPs that have been tagged for Nangparbat are confirmed to part of the list above. -- DQ   (ʞlɐʇ)  17:34, 21 June 2013 (UTC)

10 June 2013

 * Suspected sockpuppets


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

Her edit at is very similar in pattern with that of Nangparbat. Shovon (talk) 09:50, 10 June 2013 (UTC)

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 * I'm also suspecting RameshJain9 to be a sock, especially after seeing his surprising comment: The next time you accuse me of socking we will meet in ANI even though I never accused him to be a sockpuppet before.-- Zayeem (talk) 18:28, 19 June 2013 (UTC)

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 * Blocked, tagged, closing. Dennis Brown &#124; 2¢ &#124; © &#124; WER  17:55, 21 June 2013 (UTC)

02 July 2013

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

So obvious as to be painful, Nang has been edit warring via IP socks and a few account socks on the Persecution of Biharis in Bangladesh‎ article. Today this shiney "new" account manages to find his way to this relatively new article, to continue the edit war with his first edit, he also managed to find his way to RegentsPark talkpage with his third edit. I am having to bring this to SPI as the last obvious sock I had reported to AIV was rejected and I was told to use SPI, so sorry about that. Darkness Shines (talk) 18:48, 2 July 2013 (UTC)

He just admitted it here Darkness Shines (talk) 18:53, 2 July 2013 (UTC)

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 * ✅. Indeffed. Closing. Salvio Let's talk about it! 19:24, 2 July 2013 (UTC)

13 July 2013

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Obvious duck case previous sock New sock Darkness Shines (talk) 18:28, 13 July 2013 (UTC)

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 * Blocked and closed. Reaper Eternal (talk) 15:40, 15 July 2013 (UTC)

20 September 2013

 * Suspected sockpuppets


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

Kinda obvious Darkness Shines (talk) 20:27, 20 September 2013 (UTC)

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I've blocked as an obvious sock of NP. However, prior to archive I request the clerk to merge the latest case (RahoolVerma) from Sockpuppet investigations/Capitals00 to here as that one is linked to this. &mdash; Spaceman  Spiff  11:05, 29 September 2013 (UTC)

28 September 2013

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 * Editor interaction utility

Capitals00 along with his socks has edit warred with one specific user on a few articles, the fact that this "new account" first two edits are to revert that same user screams sock of Cap00. I am requesting CU as the previous bout of socking showed he had three other accounts. Darkness Shines (talk) 21:15, 28 September 2013 (UTC)

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 * Seemingly on a technical basis to Capitals, although it is not impossible. However,  is ✅ to  NativeForeigner Talk 08:58, 29 September 2013 (UTC)
 * I believe is Nangparbat. Darkness Shines (talk) 09:14, 29 September 2013 (UTC)

Both accounts are blocked as socks of Nangparbat (obvious by behavioral evidence). Please archive this case to Sockpuppet investigations/Nangparbat and not to this page. &mdash; Spaceman  Spiff  11:05, 29 September 2013 (UTC)
 * Moved from Sockpuppet investigations/Capitals00. Legoktm (talk) 06:23, 30 September 2013 (UTC)

13 April 2014

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

Nang likes to call me a cunt Along with the edits to Post–World War II air-to-air combat losses claimig that Indian sources are biased, it is a nobvious duck case. Darkness Shines (talk) 17:18, 13 April 2014 (UTC)

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 * BlackKite was quick off the mark and has already blocked, this can be archived. Darkness Shines (talk) 17:25, 13 April 2014 (UTC)

28 May 2014

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A newbie who did the same edits as the two IPs that are from the same service provider as other IP socks of this master and the sock edits are typical removal of anti-Pakistan and addition of Pro-Pakistan content. Would like to have a CU check also, as the user opposing him considers these IPs as my sock. -- S M S  Talk 15:24, 28 May 2014 (UTC)

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 * - Only one sock in the archive that isn't stale, Capes123. I don't think CU will tell us anything more than behavioral evidence alone. King of &hearts;   &diams;   &clubs;  &spades; 07:56, 29 May 2014 (UTC)
 * Considering the CU results below, I decided to go ahead and run checks for this case. I didn't see them before because they are on a different range of the same ISP.
 * ✅ matches to each other and to the accounts in the 7 June 2014 case:
 * . ​—DoRD (talk)​ 16:15, 16 June 2014 (UTC)
 * Blocked and tagged named accounts. &mdash; Spaceman  Spiff  16:25, 16 June 2014 (UTC)
 * . ​—DoRD (talk)​ 16:15, 16 June 2014 (UTC)
 * Blocked and tagged named accounts. &mdash; Spaceman  Spiff  16:25, 16 June 2014 (UTC)

7 June 2014



 * Caught another one on the prowl. --RaviC (talk) 15:46, 7 June 2014 (UTC)




 * No CU needed for these. Self admits as NP on my talk page. --RaviC (talk) 08:15, 13 June 2014 (UTC)

I've added some more names of IP and account. Here's the evidence:-


 * by 86.128.245.219 has exactly similar kind of rant that we can see on 's talk page.


 * Andrewstephens1234, spamming rant on my talk page, just like he did with his ip,  and obsession of leaving rants on article talk page.,.


 * I don't think that 1 day or 10 minutes old registered user will jump on these pages and start adding content with inline citations this frequently.. Nangparbat is doing exactly what he did on these pages for years. The page always ended up with protection. 86.128 has remained most common IP extension for this user.  Occult Zone  ( Talk •  Contributions  •  Log ) 11:47, 14 June 2014 (UTC)

Added KAMari365, Nangs IP sock has been active on the talk page of Rape in Jammu and Kashmir, the sock avaunt has canvassed users to the page. Nang has also often targeted Human rights abuses in Azad Kashmir, as has the sock with content removal. Darkness Shines (talk) 08:25, 15 June 2014 (UTC)


 * Maurian2, 86.182.175.107, 86.139.22.90 are some more IPs and users. --RaviC (talk) 12:27, 15 June 2014 (UTC)


 * I've read the long term abuse case, and archives. We can at least agree that the disruption level remains same as before. If not, then it has probably increased.  Occult Zone  ( Talk •  Contributions  •  Log ) 17:19, 16 June 2014 (UTC)

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for CheckUser attention: Now we have five non-stale accounts which are linked by diffs it's probably worth a CU taking a look. Callanecc (talk • contribs • logs) 13:13, 14 June 2014 (UTC)
 * Andrewstephens1234 is -.
 * The following are ✅ matches to one another:
 * . ​—DoRD (talk)​ 15:31, 16 June 2014 (UTC)
 * Blocked and tagged all except Andrewstephens1234 as I don't currently see the behavioral link (but I'm not at all opposed to anyone else re-evaluating this now or at a later time)&mdash; Spaceman  Spiff  16:01, 16 June 2014 (UTC)
 * . ​—DoRD (talk)​ 15:31, 16 June 2014 (UTC)
 * Blocked and tagged all except Andrewstephens1234 as I don't currently see the behavioral link (but I'm not at all opposed to anyone else re-evaluating this now or at a later time)&mdash; Spaceman  Spiff  16:01, 16 June 2014 (UTC)
 * . ​—DoRD (talk)​ 15:31, 16 June 2014 (UTC)
 * Blocked and tagged all except Andrewstephens1234 as I don't currently see the behavioral link (but I'm not at all opposed to anyone else re-evaluating this now or at a later time)&mdash; Spaceman  Spiff  16:01, 16 June 2014 (UTC)
 * Blocked and tagged all except Andrewstephens1234 as I don't currently see the behavioral link (but I'm not at all opposed to anyone else re-evaluating this now or at a later time)&mdash; Spaceman  Spiff  16:01, 16 June 2014 (UTC)

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is like including the characterization of non-vandalism as vandalism, "Indian pov pusher",  Occult Zone  ( Talk  •  Contributions  •  Log ) 03:10, 17 December 2014 (UTC)


 * Editor attacks
 * "Bangladesh is classified as a least developed country refrain from nationalist reverts please" vs "Bangladesh is classified as least developed country"
 * lowercase "indian" on both edit summaries Widefox ; talk 00:04, 18 December 2014 (UTC)

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 * The account has been blocked and the most recent IP has been blocked as well. The second IP hasn't made an edit in about a week, so the user is most likely not active there. Unfortunately, it seems like the checkuser data is stale so it can't be confirmed to the archive (unless a CU has saved the data) However, I think it would be best to check the present account for sleepers. Mike V  •  Talk  01:52, 18 December 2014 (UTC)
 * The best I can do re a link to the master is bordering on, but that in addition to the behaviour is enough for me so I've tagged as proven. . Closing. Callanecc (talk • contribs • logs) 08:22, 18 December 2014 (UTC)

21 December 2014

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Accusation of vandalism, typical edit warring on Rape in Jammu and Kashmir.  Occult Zone  ( Talk •  Contributions  •  Log ) 00:04, 21 December 2014 (UTC)

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The IP has been blocked for one month for block evasion and vandalism. I see nothing to do here. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 15:19, 25 December 2014 (UTC)

09 May 2015

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Same Pakistani nationalism and personal attacks.  Occult Zone  ( Talk •  Contributions  •  Log ) 09:33, 9 May 2015 (UTC)

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 * but no point in blocking the IPs since the master has surely moved on. If problem persists at particular article(s), consider asking for semi-protection. Abecedare (talk) 23:49, 20 May 2015 (UTC)

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The IP users are obvious socks. They are acting as a tag Team, repeating the same comments and same views. Two different users with same interest can have same POV mindset but can't have so many similarities. Both Ips are accusing me Kautilya3 and Human3015 of having off wiki relationship to play the 3 revert rule. details Darkness Shines suspected,  unblock request challenge,  read the last comments, same comments  Cosmic   Emperor  11:42, 21 June 2015 (UTC)

This IP was blocked by BB23 as Bazaan sock. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/114.134.89.21.

I need to tell you that I am in WP for past few months and only two days ago I came across a page called WP:TAGTEAM where it was mentioned that " Working together to circumvent the three revert rule"

. Now how these new Ips will know that. They were accusing me, Human and kautily3 of playing 3 revert rule. At that time I didn't understand why both Ips were stating that. After visiting that Wiki page of tag team I was sure They are obvious socks of somebody. And one IP 39.47.50.14 told me to play video games in Kashmir conflict talk page. A proud sockmaster always treats new users as kids. It's their Psychology. They have seen when i opened my account. Cosmic  Emperor  15:27, 21 June 2015 (UTC)

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 * Excipient0 is very, and has definitely been logging out to make abusive edits. Also related is , who I have now blocked. Closing. The other two accounts are to be related and are abusing open proxies anyway. Reaper Eternal (talk) 15:07, 21 June 2015 (UTC)

03 July 2015

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Easily recognizable language to regulars on this SPI. He often creates vigilante socks to counter socks promoting Indian POV or harassing any Pakistani editor. Nothing good comes of the disruption that ensues. <b style="color:#060">lTopGunl</b> (<b style="color:#000">talk</b>) 21:05, 3 July 2015 (UTC)

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 * is ✅ to . Tagged and closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 00:06, 4 July 2015 (UTC)

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Two days ago, Zadon19 was blocked for an time of 36 Hour Because he was Pushing WP:POV and was involve in an WP:WAR, also along with him I was also blocked for 36 hour because i reverted his POV edits more than 3 times, this can be seen [Https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Administrators%27_noticeboard/Edit_warring#User:Zadon19_and_User:MCIWS_reported_by_User:Thomas.W_.28Result:_.29 here]

The next Day he came up with his sock and continued to doing the same on Indo-Pakistani War of 1947 he's been Reverted by many Users including twice by an Administrator and even getting so many warnings he continued to make WP:POV edits. [Https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Indo-Pakistani_War_of_1947&type=revision&diff=670330931&oldid=670330764 1st One] [Https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Indo-Pakistani_War_of_1947&type=revision&diff=670331266&oldid=670331019 2nd One] [Https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Indo-Pakistani_War_of_1947&type=revision&diff=670334071&oldid=670331443 3rd One] [Https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Indo-Pakistani_War_of_1947&type=revision&diff=670335867&oldid=670334334 4th One] [Https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Indo-Pakistani_War_of_1947&type=revision&diff=670337874&oldid=670336061 5th One] [Https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Indo-Pakistani_War_of_1947&type=revision&diff=670338813&oldid=670337874 6th One] In just less than 1hour he made about 7Reverts well more of we count on other pages. And this User has come directly next day when User:Zadon19 was block, His edits were absolutely same. see Edit History of  Indo-Pakistani War of 1947, Zadon19 Continued to Remove Sourced Content, Gross WP:POV, involve in WP:WAR in various articles related to Indo-Pak and the next day from his Block. Although his sock 101.50.118.182 has been blocked by administrators for one week can be seen [Https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk%3A101.50.118.182&type=revision&diff=670340934&oldid=670340784 here]

But today Zadon19 Came out as his blocked has expired and continued to make unconstructive edits and WP:POV With Two accounts, one being his another sock. Both been reverted several times including one By Cluebot NG See - [Https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2001%E2%80%9302_India%E2%80%93Pakistan_standoff&type=revision&diff=670506773&oldid=670506757 this], [Https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2001%E2%80%9302_India%E2%80%93Pakistan_standoff&type=revision&diff=670510508&oldid=670506866 and this one], [Https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2001%E2%80%9302_India%E2%80%93Pakistan_standoff&type=revision&diff=670510852&oldid=670510664 this by his sock], [Https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2001%E2%80%9302_India%E2%80%93Pakistan_standoff&type=revision&diff=670512490&oldid=670510973 this], [Https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2001%E2%80%9302_India%E2%80%93Pakistan_standoff&type=revision&diff=670512971&oldid=670512775 despite been warned show many times, he continued to make unconstructive edits]

Now I request administrators to completely banned him with all his accounts, and IP's because day again day he came up with his sock and start making unconstructive and WP:POV edits on various articles. MCIWS (talk) 13:27, 8 July 2015 (UTC) Someone please request check user also, I forget to request MCIWS (talk) 13:53, 8 July 2015 (UTC)

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This is so ridiculous the above user is a sock of Knightwarrior25 and a case is already going to be filled against him he has also violated the 3 revert rule he is a pure edit warrior. VijayBJ (talk) 13:28, 8 July 2015 (UTC)


 * Furthermore the user happily crossed 3 reverts yet again his several sock accounts popped up when he was blocked himself for 36 hours. VijayBJ (talk) 13:37, 8 July 2015 (UTC)

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 * Added CU request. Lots of "new" editors on this and related articles. --<b style="color:navy">Neil N </b> <i style="color:blue">talk to me</i> 15:06, 8 July 2015 (UTC)
 * The following accounts are ✅:
 * Blocked and tagged.--Bbb23 (talk) 16:48, 8 July 2015 (UTC)
 * I've created a new SPI for the KnightWarrior25 socks at Sockpuppet investigations/KnightWarrior25. Now closing this one.--Bbb23 (talk) 17:01, 8 July 2015 (UTC)
 * Blocked and tagged.--Bbb23 (talk) 16:48, 8 July 2015 (UTC)
 * I've created a new SPI for the KnightWarrior25 socks at Sockpuppet investigations/KnightWarrior25. Now closing this one.--Bbb23 (talk) 17:01, 8 July 2015 (UTC)
 * I've created a new SPI for the KnightWarrior25 socks at Sockpuppet investigations/KnightWarrior25. Now closing this one.--Bbb23 (talk) 17:01, 8 July 2015 (UTC)

09 August 2015

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trying to protect himself

90.201.7.178 like previous accounts, very much interested in Knighwarrior socks, and reverting other IP's edit when he himself is IP editing.

Anyone who is not supporting his POV is branded as sock. 112.79.35.227 (talk) 18:07, 9 August 2015 (UTC)

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Thanks to abecedare, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Abecedare#RfPP_ping vanjagenije can now proceed. I don't have much experience with nangparbat. The ShivParvati account is also suspicious though its inactive now. nangparbat has a habit of opening accounts with Indian names to push pro-Pakistan POV, is the name of Hindu Gods but the account is making anti-Indian edits.--112.79.39.68 (talk) 04:12, 11 August 2015 (UTC) ''Accused parties may also comment/discuss in this section below. See Defending yourself against claims.''

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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.  Vanjagenije   (talk)  21:22, 9 August 2015 (UTC)


 * Note Editing and articles of interest certainly match Nangaparbat, and User:SpacemanSpiff attests to that identification. I have semi-protected Indo-Pakistani War of 1947, but am not taking further action at the moment, since the whole nest of edit-warring sock-armies are best looked at in conjunction by someone more familiar with the sock-masters and LTAs active in the area. See also the related  KnightWarrior25 SPI that is currently open. Abecedare (talk) 18:38, 10 August 2015 (UTC)


 * OK, I have now looked into it and and the listed IPs are clearly Nangparbat. Tagging them as such, and will block if they become active in the area again. Marking case for close, as checkuser cannot help us with IPs; Nangaparbat has probably moved on to other IPs/accounts in any case; and the open case is only encouraging socking by editors from rival camps. Abecedare (talk) 15:24, 11 August 2015 (UTC)

30 November 2015

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Making single purpose account just to edit war and defame "Indian" sources, the way he did months/years ago, that they are "biased", not neutral, "Indian propaganda", same things that he said with his former socks. Capitals00 (talk) 16:52, 30 November 2015 (UTC)


 * Elockid, that was accident. Yes it is nangparbat. Who else use terms like "Indian propaganda" and that all Indian sources are biased, non neutral? It is only nangparbat who canvasses/spams the talk pages of other users for getting attention to the articles that he wants to disrupt.
 * Greentea555, and nangparbat socksCapitals00 (talk) 17:02, 30 November 2015 (UTC)

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I just closed this, please don't reopen. It's not him (didn't run a check). Marking as close with no action. Elockid Happy holidays! 16:56, 30 November 2015 (UTC)
 * I've known Nangparbat long enough to be able to easily distinguish him. If you click on his userpage, you'll see that I'm one of the admins to contact about him. Meanbuggin is obviously Nangparbat. The most recent case filed is also evidently him. However, Greentea555 has large behavioral differences that distinguish him/her from Nangparbat. Elockid Happy holidays! 17:25, 30 November 2015 (UTC)
 * If you look closely (look past at the POV) at the diffs that you've provided, you'll be able to recognize the differences. Elockid Happy holidays! 17:26, 30 November 2015 (UTC)

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Obvious sock is obvious. The account exhibits the same kind of editing patterns and behaviors as previous socks--just look at the contribs

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 * Evidence
 * Spell "MBlaze" as "Mblaze"
 * Same style of opening talk page sections:
 * Nangparbat has a habit of opening accounts with Indian names: &mdash;  MB laze Lightning T 10:28, 30 January 2017 (UTC)
 * This diff contains his usual rants. see also
 * Telling people to "get lost" in edit-summaries:
 * "moron"
 * "socks edit"
 * "your a sock"
 * "rv sock"
 * "your a sock of Occultzone"
 * More
 * 1 He is obviously in cahoots with banned users by his own admission. I will revert you without a second thought from here on
 * 2 ..I have a strong suspicion that User Signedzzz is in cahoots the with the banned sock KahnJohn who originally added this material
 * 
 * deliberate misspellings: (Kautylia)- (bharat rikshaw)
 * reinstated the exact same content which previously blocked socks had added:
 * repeatedly blanks his talk page when given warnings

R.Shukla.Mohan is a clear sock of Nangparbat. — can you block the sock based on WP:DUCK? &mdash;  MB laze Lightning T 11:58, 31 January 2017 (UTC)

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Can we run a Checkuser using the latest data? This account has been around for more than a year and never got flagged. -- Kautilya3 (talk) 14:19, 30 January 2017 (UTC)

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What "latest data"? I don't see anything in the archive that is not stale. The evidence presentation is very thin. More diffs and connections need to be provided.--Bbb23 (talk) 15:26, 30 January 2017 (UTC)
 * R.Shukla.Mohan is . Combined with the behavioral evidence, I've blocked and tagged the account. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 15:05, 31 January 2017 (UTC)

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&mdash;  MB laze Lightning T 10:47, 1 February 2017 (UTC)

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 * IP has stopped editing. Closing. GABgab 00:28, 3 February 2017 (UTC)

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One and only edit made to, just like before he selected same topic with similar IP, was blocked for block evasion, and currently range blocked by, that's why using a new IP. Capitals00 (talk) 13:32, 26 April 2017 (UTC)

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 * The IP is stale now. Case closed.  Vanjagenije  (talk)  19:08, 7 May 2017 (UTC)

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The frequent use of terms like "Indian nationalist pov pusher" (pov in lower case) suggests that that he has not given up yet.
 * Spell "MBlaze" as "Mblaze" just like the master and past socks,
 * Same tendency of using at sign,@, symbol instead of pinging editors
 * is registered to the same ISP and and geolocate to the same region as previously blocked IPs
 * It also seems to me that filing nonsensical reports at ANI so that he could get editors who disagree with him blocked (using proxies) is his new modus operandi. &mdash;  MB laze Lightning T 14:43, 29 July 2017 (UTC)

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Also take a look at Ectomorfer, it's either Nang or Fazian Darkness Shines (talk) 14:50, 29 July 2017 (UTC)

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 * IPs blocked, plus . GABgab 15:35, 29 July 2017 (UTC)

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Obvious sock is obvious. &mdash;  MB laze Lightning T 08:45, 30 July 2017 (UTC)
 * I've added Ectomorfer and a few more IPs to the list.
 * I am 100% certain that is a sock of Nangparbat; his frequent use of terms like "pure pov" (lowercase), "shia pov", "terrible pov push" is a dead giveaway.
 * See and this edit to his own IP sock talk page.
 * Same habit of blanking his talk page with abusive rants when given warnings
 * Notice the similarity in edit summary when adding NPOV tags:
 * Nangparbat IP sock:A chronic socker has tilted everything in this page towards a pro-Indian view therefore it needs a major rework
 * Ectomorfer:this article is a lop sided view which favours the Shia claims. Needs a major overhaul and review by neutral editors
 * The account has kept a low profile in the past few days, editing obscure articles, presumably in hopes that he won't get caught this time.
 * I also believe that he is using multiple IPs simultaneously to evade his ban, and continue edit-warring
 * Last but not least, please also look for sleepers.&mdash;  MB laze Lightning T 14:11, 1 August 2017 (UTC)

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Added Sardeeph. It is obviously a sock, but I don't think Nangparbat. Seems to be more likely Faizan. Sro23 (talk) 16:04, 30 July 2017 (UTC)

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— Berean Hunter   (talk)  15:18, 5 August 2017 (UTC)
 * - to check the three accounts and find sleepers. The second account may be Faizan. I note that what was once stated to be obvious above isn't anymore and will need an oversighter to see the evidence above. is a good candidate for this case for that reason.
 * The archive for the master is.
 * Since you asked about Faizan, I looked at that account as well.
 * These accounts are ✅ to each other and ❌ to be Faizan:

— Berean Hunter   (talk)  12:08, 6 August 2017 (UTC)
 * Sardeeph is ❌ to this group and somewhere between and  to Faizan.
 * Confirmed accounts blocked awaiting tags; there are some other sockmasters in these ranges but they're of the nonsensical/pop culture variety. is a good candidate to look into the behavioral evidence. :-D Katietalk 19:16, 5 August 2017 (UTC)
 * Actually, he just admitted that these are his socks, so I've tagged them accordingly. Katietalk 11:38, 6 August 2017 (UTC)
 * Yay! Unwitting sock saves clerk work. Closing.
 * Yay! Unwitting sock saves clerk work. Closing.

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Same as his last socks at the Umar at Fatimah's house article Darkness Shines (talk) 14:24, 24 August 2017 (UTC)

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— Berean Hunter   (talk)  16:37, 24 August 2017 (UTC)
 * Three months hardblock for the IP and closing.

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Back to his usual POV pushing on Pakistan related articles, Previous socks of his have hit similar article several times. Geolocstion also match up Darkness Shines (talk) 16:50, 26 August 2017 (UTC)


 * Will you just leave me alone? I have not edited using that ip since the last time you caught my socks let me ride out at least 6 months in peace you moron. Cluckinbell (talk) 19:25, 26 August 2017 (UTC)
 * If you want six months peace stop socking mate. Darkness Shines (talk) 19:38, 26 August 2017 (UTC)
 * Yeah sort of caught myself out there....but the ip above is not me I told you i no longer edit Pakistani related articles. Any tips on how to get unblocked considering at one point you were also banned? 82.132.187.87 (talk) 19:57, 26 August 2017 (UTC)

On a serious note how will I manage a long lay off when this idiot is always accusing some random ips of being me it will constantly force me to defend myself. White priviledge is real even on Wikipedia. 82.132.187.87 (talk) 20:00, 26 August 2017 (UTC)


 * You enquired about the standard offer on one of your recent socks, read it. I didn't edit for a year before requesting an unblock. Darkness Shines (talk) 20:10, 26 August 2017 (UTC)

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''Accused parties may also comment/discuss in this section below. See Defending yourself against claims.'' As well just editing on this investigation in the above case, he has also edited on Khalid ibn al-Walid where blocked socks such as and  edited. Emir of Wikipedia (talk) 19:37, 26 August 2017 (UTC)
 * This edit special:diff/797401867 was redacted, but I think it is further evidence. Emir of Wikipedia (talk) 21:36, 26 August 2017 (UTC)

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 * I've blocked 82. for 24 hours and Cluckinbell indef per their own comments here confirming that they are socks! I'm leaving the 2A01 ip alone as it's a bit stale now. &mdash; Spaceman  Spiff  01:01, 27 August 2017 (UTC)

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's first and only edit thus far is to restore content originally added by a Nangparbat IP sock. It's possible that this could also be a sock of as one of his sock edited the same article not too long ago.

Please also look for sleepers. &mdash;  MB laze Lightning T 07:01, 25 September 2017 (UTC)

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That don't look like any Nang sock I ever saw, his English is way better than that. He got into uni for God's sake, the education system in the UK is Shite, but not that Shite. Darkness Shines (talk) 08:07, 25 September 2017 (UTC)

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 * ❌. Closing. Katietalk 00:12, 8 October 2017 (UTC)

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Still censoring same aspects of history of Mirpur like he did with his socks before, and this time with an account started editing this August. Right after 1947 Mirpur massacre was protected for avoiding disruptive edit warring from the IP, he switched to his account to carry on his edit war. Same logic to make reverts, "No double standards", "stop your vandlistic double standards". Same location as one of the last IP blocked as Nangparbat. And still canvassing same user to help him edit war. Capitals00 (talk) 12:21, 24 November 2017 (UTC)


 * Can someone block the range of this IP being abused by Nangparbat? It is still being abused. Capitals00 (talk) 15:18, 3 December 2017 (UTC)

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I have come across some of the socks during my editing time and when I first saw the account ShaniAli1lo it seemed familiar but I had no concrete evidence. In Administrators' noticeboard/3RRArchive351 they do demonstrated knowledge of interactions bans, which I don't think would be known to new editors. Emir of Wikipedia (talk) 13:50, 24 November 2017 (UTC)

Also see Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents. -- Emir of Wikipedia (talk) 23:21, 24 November 2017 (UTC)
 * Could an admin do a range block, if possible, because Nangparbat is using at least two different ISPs (Sky Broadband, Telefonica O2 UK) simultaneously. &mdash;  MBL  Talk 09:13, 25 November 2017 (UTC)


 * Sock A typical Nang expression, edit warring as always in support of another obvious  sock, usage of typical English expression  There is a chance this is Faizian, but I'm quite sure it's Nang Darkness Shines (talk) 15:34, 2 December 2017 (UTC)

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 * - ShaniAli1lo and all IPs are either blocked or inactive. Please, provide some evidence (in the form of wp:diffs) for .  Vanjagenije   (talk)  10:14, 2 December 2017 (UTC)
 * - Please, compare, and .  Vanjagenije   (talk)  17:17, 2 December 2017 (UTC)
 * - Katietalk 17:31, 2 December 2017 (UTC)
 * ShaniAlillo is to Nangparbat, but data for the master is stale.
 * These accounts are ✅ from each other and are to Nangparbat. I can't see a behavioral connection, though:


 * LatersFlazes is ❌..
 * There's no doubt as to the technical data here, but I think . Katietalk 18:22, 2 December 2017 (UTC)
 * Based on behavioral evidence, I've blocked all of those listed above except Muhammad Mughal - that account is an outlier and needs further evaluation. GABgab 19:25, 3 December 2017 (UTC)
 * , I'd appreciate your opinion on Muhammad Mughal. Thanks, GABgab 17:40, 15 December 2017 (UTC)
 * there are similarities and it could be, but the age of the account (which is very rare for NP socks) gives me reason to pause, some minor differences, however, in the past (about 7-8 years back) some such differences were the tie in (Marathi language is an example of an unrelated edit, he did something like this at Cauliflower many years back to throw us off), based on the other behavior, I'd be comfortable with a block now. &mdash; Spaceman  Spiff  04:10, 16 December 2017 (UTC)
 * Thank you for your comments. Just to be absolutely clear before I decide, what is your opinion on how/whether MM fits within its own group, i.e. if the group is, indeed, separate from Nangparbat? Thanks very much, GABgab 00:24, 17 December 2017 (UTC)
 * - Pending an email. GABgab 02:08, 18 December 2017 (UTC)
 * Is this batch possibly linked to Faizan/Towns Hill? Thanks, GABgab 15:53, 18 December 2017 (UTC)
 * I didn't see Faizan here. Katietalk 16:15, 18 December 2017 (UTC)


 * I created Sockpuppet investigations/Fennomaani, closing. GABgab 18:27, 19 December 2017 (UTC)

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Seems to have an overlap with articles with Sock-Puppeteer and the socks. Edits articles with a Pro-Pakistani bias. Adamgerber80 (talk) 09:09, 10 December 2017 (UTC)

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 * Pinging who has more experience with this LTA than me. Adamgerber80 (talk) 21:42, 10 December 2017 (UTC)

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.&#32;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: --Bbb23 (talk) 19:04, 10 December 2017 (UTC)
 * 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.
 * No diffs provided. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 13:42, 19 December 2017 (UTC)

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UK based IP with pro Pakistani tilt. Meets the modus of the LTA. Adamgerber80 (talk) 09:32, 10 December 2017 (UTC)

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 * . GABgab 16:41, 10 December 2017 (UTC)

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Similar IP address blocked a day ago. Back with pro Pakistan POV edits on same subset of pages. Adamgerber80 (talk) 00:48, 12 December 2017 (UTC)

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 * IPs are now too old, and the range is too large. Closing. GABgab 17:38, 15 December 2017 (UTC)

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Looks like a throwaway account created just to revert me on Muhammad Mahmood Alam. Same usage of terms like "pure pov pushing" (lower case), and the same inability to capitalize the second word of my username. &mdash;  MBL  Talk 13:48, 18 December 2017 (UTC)

Recently created account reverting edits of a previous sockpuppet. Making the same argument about Jammu page as other IPs reported earlier. Adamgerber80 (talk) 17:28, 18 December 2017 (UTC)

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 * I have added Megtrond89 because its just another throw-away sock account, who has made same edit like another accused nangparbat sock above. Only here to edit war and accuse others of POV pushing. Capitals00 (talk) 05:13, 19 December 2017 (UTC)
 * Pinging &mdash;  MBL  Talk 13:38, 19 December 2017 (UTC)

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 * ✅ to ShaniAli1lo plus:
 * Blocked, tagged, closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 14:17, 19 December 2017 (UTC)
 * Blocked, tagged, closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 14:17, 19 December 2017 (UTC)
 * Blocked, tagged, closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 14:17, 19 December 2017 (UTC)
 * Blocked, tagged, closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 14:17, 19 December 2017 (UTC)
 * Blocked, tagged, closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 14:17, 19 December 2017 (UTC)
 * Blocked, tagged, closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 14:17, 19 December 2017 (UTC)

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– WP:DUCK &mdash;  MBL  Talk 02:22, 20 December 2017 (UTC)

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 * IP is too old, closing. GABgab 21:03, 21 December 2017 (UTC)

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Editing the page as an earlier sock. Same POV as before. IP also matches to know IP subnet used by the LTA Adamgerber80 (talk) 21:19, 20 December 2017 (UTC)

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 * Added TruthZeeker, making same edits as Nangparbat socks on 1947 Mirpur massacre. Capitals00 (talk) 12:28, 21 December 2017 (UTC)

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 * Both blocked, closing. GABgab 21:05, 21 December 2017 (UTC)

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IP evading block. Same arguments as before on other pages where the editor likes to insert allegedly or claimed to make it more "neutral" Adamgerber80 (talk) 16:12, 26 December 2017 (UTC)

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 * . GABgab 17:34, 26 December 2017 (UTC)

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Tried to remove the mention of 1947 Mirpur Massacre from the Mirpur page. This is the same edit that Nangparbat is obsessed about has done multiple times in the past. Requesting a CU and can you please check for sleepers? Adamgerber80 (talk) 19:26, 15 January 2018 (UTC)

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 * Hi, has an obsession with 1947 Mirpur massacre and 1947 Jammu massacres on Mirpur, Pakistan and Jammu page. Here is their sock  arguing about the same topic across all these 3 pages in these edits . Here are some diffs where keeps editing this information on this very page  before Regentspark has to lock the page in this edit .  They even discuss about this on the talk page  With these IPs he keeps arguing about this with RegentsPark and other editors , . Now other IPs which have edited about this topic on 1947 Mirpur massacre are , , . Happy to provide more diffs is required. Thanks. Adamgerber80 (talk) 04:07, 16 January 2018 (UTC)


 * Added 82.132.187.153 and 82.132.242.161, still socking for Jammu article article where he edit warred much with previous socks.[ Capitals00 (talk) 09:41, 16 January 2018 (UTC)

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If he's done it "multiple times", please provide diffs.--Bbb23 (talk) 20:23, 15 January 2018 (UTC)
 * HarisOpaque is ✅ to previous socks. .--Bbb23 (talk) 18:52, 16 January 2018 (UTC)

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Again removes the mention of Mirpur Massacre based on the same reason that is not needed per Jammu article. Same as other users provided before. Adamgerber80 (talk) 13:29, 16 January 2018 (UTC)

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IP now blocked. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 18:38, 16 January 2018 (UTC)

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Same as ever, 24 hr block on the IP will do as he jumps constantly Darkness Shines (talk) 20:22, 16 January 2018 (UTC)

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 * . GABgab 20:54, 16 January 2018 (UTC)

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Same as before,he's on his mobile so 24 hr block on the IP please Darkness Shines (talk) 21:14, 16 January 2018 (UTC)

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 * ... again... GABgab 21:18, 16 January 2018 (UTC)

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Canvassing NadirAli, Mar4d, like previous socks. Also casting aspersions by pointing out nationalities, and calling "Indian" sources to be unreliable like previous socks. False accusation of vandalism, like previous sock. Capitals00 (talk) 04:34, 22 January 2018 (UTC)

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✅ + . . Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 17:18, 22 January 2018 (UTC)

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Using the same WP:SPS sources to make edits on the same page Tarek Fatah. Diffs here, Adamgerber80 (talk) 23:43, 1 February 2018 (UTC)

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 * Note: I've requested CU because there could be more socks. &mdash;  MBL  Talk 07:43, 2 February 2018 (UTC)

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❌. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 14:41, 2 February 2018 (UTC)

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IP editing the same thing as the previous socks. Here is one diff, Adamgerber80 (talk) 19:47, 18 February 2018 (UTC)

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 * IP has stopped editing, closing. GABgab 17:18, 19 February 2018 (UTC)

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Has made edits to this page in the past from his socks. Same pattern of personal attacks invoking nationalities. Looks like a WP:DUCK Adamgerber80 (talk) 22:40, 2 March 2018 (UTC)

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 * I've rangeblocked the /64. Closing. Callanecc (talk • contribs • logs) 03:36, 5 March 2018 (UTC)

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As usual same IP, removing content about India. And edit warring Capitals00 (talk) 16:25, 6 March 2018 (UTC)

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 * Both IP's are already inactive and a range block isn't feasible here. Closing without action. Sir Sputnik (talk) 17:33, 8 March 2018 (UTC)

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Depicts the same POV as the LTA editor. Has edited on Dawood Ibrahim with the same edit as a block evading IP. Is also obsessed with other similar themes here. Adamgerber80 (talk) 18:55, 10 July 2018 (UTC)

what kind of joke is this? i have no connection to those IPs whatsoever. i will be found innocent against your nationalist driven pursuit to get me sanctioned. both of you are targetting me because i don't agree with your POV edits.


 * If you see there recent edit which is similar to  where the editor is obsessed with Pakistani refutation. Let me know if this suffices or I will try to dig up more info but this limited given they have limited edits. Thanks. Adamgerber80 (talk) 17:03, 11 July 2018 (UTC)

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 * I have a similar hunch. This user is not a newbie and the quacking is quite similar to Prolific sockpuppet-eer from Pakistan. This new editor is editing with a Pro Pakistani bias (+ Anti Indian Bias) on several controversial articles. He is Either Nangparbat (most likely) or another Pakistani sock master -- D Big X ray  19:51, 10 July 2018 (UTC)
 * Quacking about Indian sources/claims not good enough, and Pakistani sources/claims good.
 * indian pages need fixing. Indian pages are bad blah blah.
 * Changing India with South Asia -- D Big X ray  21:49, 16 July 2018 (UTC)

how am i supposed to defend myself against nationalist driven allegations when i am not even aware of the user i am accused of being a sock of. do wikipedia admins not have the ability to check my IP or check if i've used a proxy (which i have never)? somehow you believe that similar edits mean i am a sock of another user even though these edits are nearly a year apart. i am being targetted because of my disputes with these editors with regard to the above articles and more but i am engaging in discussions with these users on the articles.

i would appreciate being treated justly and being able to defend myself instead of biased discussion going on behind my back — Preceding unsigned comment added by Gangadesh721 (talk • contribs) 20:23, 17 July 2018 (UTC)

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. The technical data is fairly old. .--Bbb23 (talk) 20:53, 10 July 2018 (UTC)
 * Behavioral evidence points to likely. The areas of interest and the droll style all fit. And, clearly, not a new user. Depending on how strong the technical data is, I'd say we call this a sock but I'll leave it to someone else to make the actual call.  --regentspark (comment) 19:40, 17 July 2018 (UTC)
 * Since Spiff is MIA, pinging . --regentspark (comment) 19:45, 17 July 2018 (UTC)
 * That's pretty clearly Nangparbat IMO. Incidentally, for some commenting above, they are (or certainly were) from the UK, not Pakistan. Black Kite (talk) 20:15, 17 July 2018 (UTC)
 * Since I wasted half-an-hour looking through edits of CU confirmed socks User:Hranday8, User:TruthZeeker, User:NzamAA et al in some 50 tabs, I'm going to add my redundant opinion
 * Clear POV overlap + Geographic overlap (yes, UK) + "possible" CU finding + overlap in language/style/arguments on talkpages. Initially I thought I spotted some differences in typographic/punctuation conventions (purposely being vague) followed by Gangadesh721 and Hranday8, which made me hesitate. But then I noticed that previous socks have varied their style on those front. Long story short: Yes, I believe it's him. Abecedare (talk) 20:32, 17 July 2018 (UTC)


 * Blocked and tagged. --regentspark (comment) 20:54, 17 July 2018 (UTC)

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Registers a new account and joins the article where Mar4d was edit warring, just like before. Online around same time as him and generally rejects any "Indian", like past socks. My Lord (talk) 10:49, 13 July 2018 (UTC)

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 * Obviously not a new account. Clear POV overlap. And I see some stylistic commonalities. Would appreciate CU input though to avoid falling for confirmation bias and mistaking a meatpuppet for a sock. Abecedare (talk) 20:44, 17 July 2018 (UTC)
 * ❌.--Bbb23 (talk) 00:22, 18 July 2018 (UTC)
 * Closing with no action per CU finding. Abecedare (talk) 23:42, 11 August 2018 (UTC)

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No other purpose except harassing Mountain157 per his modus operandi. Shashank5988 (talk) 19:38, 3 March 2019 (UTC)

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''Accused parties may also comment/discuss in this section below. See Defending yourself against claims.'' The articles I edit extend far beyond articles Mountain157 edits as well. In all cases where Mountain157 and I have had disputes, we have either stopped the dispute or discussed it as is the case here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Mountain157#Article_on_Balochistan_Liberation_Army PLEASE NOTE: In the above link, it shows my IP address as I forgot to log in when making my edits. From this point forward, I will not be editing outside of my account.

The user who created this SPI request has also suspiciously recently deleted my edits (without reason) to certain articles that both I and Mountain157 were editing:

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2019_Balochistan_attack&type=revision&diff=886012086&oldid=886004368

https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Islamic_State_of_Iraq_and_the_Levant_%E2%80%93_Khorasan_Province&type=revision&diff=886012230&oldid=885999651

To add to suspicion, this user is accusing me of being the sockpuppet of a user (Abhishek9779) that Mountain157 was severely reprimanded for accusing several users of being a sockpuppet of here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Administrators%27_noticeboard/Incidents#Topic_ban_on_Mountain157_from_reporting_any_alleged_sockpuppet_anywhere

Perhaps an SPI should be requested of this user, as they seem to be an SPI of Mountain157 --Hummer431 (talk) 20:06, 3 March 2019 (UTC)

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Hummer431 is ❌ to Abhishek9779. However, Hummer431 is ✅ to, an account that was found to be a suspected sock of. Blocked, tagged, closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 21:08, 3 March 2019 (UTC)

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Created just after the last sock was blocked here. Jumps straight to the talk page just for attacking other editors as "Indian", calls their edits a "vandalism", and then wikihounds their edits by reverting them as "vandalism".

In any case this is an obvious sock.

This case is pretty old now and may seem stale to those who are unfamiliar. Out of the CUs who checked this SPI before only seems active and may still recall details or find logs. Orientls (talk) 07:15, 8 May 2020 (UTC)

Kthxbay and Wolfagain1:

After seeing this edit I am finding it better to say that these both accounts are at least same person. Both accounts were created on 21 June 2019 - 22 June 2019.


 * "You remained blocked for edit warring".
 * Alleging same established editor of abusing socks.

Though has blocked Wolfagain1 for a week, there is more left for doing. Orientls (talk) 08:22, 8 May 2020 (UTC)

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 * I have blocked both accounts indefinitely as ducks. If CU confirms the connect with Nangaparbat, both accounts' talk page access may be revoked. Thanks, Lourdes 10:34, 8 May 2020 (UTC)


 * Nangparbat is stale. The two suspected sock puppets show up on the same IP address, but they use different devices.  Could be meat puppetry.  For what it's worth, these two editors could be related to Sockpuppet investigations/Muhammad Samiuddin Qazi (sami), but it's difficult for me to tell exactly what's happening on this IP range.  I'm not very familiar with this ISP or the sock puppeteers on it.  If there are questions, it might be useful to throw this back into the CU queue.  I started poking around before I noticed there was a request open, so I decided to look further into it once I saw the request. NinjaRobotPirate (talk) 13:46, 8 May 2020 (UTC)
 * Closing per the above without further action. Both accounts are blocked indef and everything else too old for a positive confirmation (per the above). The SandDoctor  Talk 17:04, 16 May 2020 (UTC)

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Same tactics of disparaging opposing editor as "nationalist indisn",, like before.

PremiAnans and one of the IP are tag team edit warring at Instrument of Accession (Kalat).

More tag team edit warring at: Insurgency_in_Balochistan.

ArunJain190's edits to Mirpuri diaspora,[ also reminds of Nangparbat's earlier sock edits about the same subject at 1947 Mirpur massacre. Orientls (talk) 20:59, 15 September 2021 (UTC)

TruthUnknown1 is another new account, who is too talking about a "Political scientist Rafi Sheikh" just like 82.132.214.45, and recruiting the same editors as what Nangparbat used to do. Orientls (talk) 17:06, 18 September 2021 (UTC)

Wiki1reader23 is another new account that can be seen tag teaming to remove the same content as Himachal78., Orientls (talk) 16:51, 25 September 2021 (UTC)

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Himachal78 has edited the same articles, reversing to the same version as the IP while falsifying their edit summary despite a citation being present. Wiki31295 (talk) 21:28, 16 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Himachal78 can be ArunJain190 given the edits to Mirpuri diaspora. I don't see enough CUs being active on Wikipedia anymore who were familiar with this case. can you have a look? Orientls (talk) 01:29, 17 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Seemingly Callanecc is active now so re-pinging, given the disruption is going on for weeks now. Orientls (talk) 16:51, 25 September 2021 (UTC)

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 * The IPs all appear to be from the same region as Nangparbat and there are the editing similarities described by Orientis so some of these are likely NP. A check user will be useful since the accounts above appear to be related to each other (even though the Nangparbat data is probably stale). --RegentsPark (comment) 02:00, 17 September 2021 (UTC)


 * These are ✅:
 * , leaving open for admin evaluation of the IPs. ST47 (talk) 22:50, 27 September 2021 (UTC)
 * None of those IPs is active. Closing.  Vanjagenije  (talk)  00:08, 30 October 2021 (UTC)
 * , leaving open for admin evaluation of the IPs. ST47 (talk) 22:50, 27 September 2021 (UTC)
 * None of those IPs is active. Closing.  Vanjagenije  (talk)  00:08, 30 October 2021 (UTC)
 * , leaving open for admin evaluation of the IPs. ST47 (talk) 22:50, 27 September 2021 (UTC)
 * None of those IPs is active. Closing.  Vanjagenije  (talk)  00:08, 30 October 2021 (UTC)
 * , leaving open for admin evaluation of the IPs. ST47 (talk) 22:50, 27 September 2021 (UTC)
 * None of those IPs is active. Closing.  Vanjagenije  (talk)  00:08, 30 October 2021 (UTC)