Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Nbafan62/Archive

Suspected sockpuppets
Basketballfan25 account was created on 30 September 2023, after main account (Nbafan62) was blocked on 28 September 2023. For example:
 * Phoenix Suns – Nbafan62 on 25 September 2023 and Basketballfan25 on 3 October 2023 (edit 1, edit 2).
 * Bobby Portis – moved by Nbafan62 on 22 September 2023 and Basketballfan25 on 14 October 2023.
 * Mikal Bridges – Nbafan62 on 11 September 2023 and Basketballfan25 on 3 October 2023.
 * Rajon Rondo – Nbafan62 on 13 September 2023 and Basketballfan25 on 20 October 2023.

The given examples clearly show that it is the same person. – sbaio 09:54, 21 October 2023 (UTC)

Comments by other users

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Clerk, CheckUser, and/or patrolling admin comments

 * - Given the overlap, username, timing of block/signup, and username, it seems clear both accounts are the same user. Flagging for administrator attention. I'd lean towards a lenient action as a last warning (e.g. temp block + warning). MarioGom (talk) 10:12, 21 October 2023 (UTC)
 * The connection is obvious. I feel a block for socking would be punitive at this point; it's been a month since the second account was created to avoid a 31-hour block. However, there's plenty of other issues going on. I've given the sock 1 week with a detailed rationale. I've also indeffed the master; this is the opposite of what we usually do, but this person is clearly using the "sock" now; and while it may be overkill, given the complete non-responsiveness it's not unlikely they will switch back to the old account if it's unblocked, and it will no longer trip new account filters, so I think a block is justified. If any clerks/admins disagree, please let me know. Vanamonde (Talk) 01:51, 22 October 2023 (UTC)
 * I've also added IsubscribedtoRebound to the above report, which I had already blocked per WP:DUCK. I have also changed Basketballfan25 to an indef block, given the evasion. Example: by IsubscribedtoRebound vs by Basketballfan25. : Is there a reason to not also tag the master at this point?—Bagumba (talk) 10:02, 24 October 2023 (UTC)
 * No objections at all; didn't feel necessary after the first block, but this person clearly is uninterested in trying to play by the rules, so tagging now seems worthwhile. FWIW, I concur with the DUCK assessment. Vanamonde (Talk) 17:39, 24 October 2023 (UTC)
 * OK, I've tagged the master too.—Bagumba (talk) 19:29, 24 October 2023 (UTC)

Suspected sockpuppets
Procuedural report of already blocked WP:DUCK. Common edits include:


 * Personal background by SamChuck1992 by IamAutistic21
 * Cut&paste move by SamChuck1992 by Basketballfan25
 * Team page section header by SamChuck1992 by NBAfan15 —Bagumba (talk) 09:13, 6 June 2024 (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
Sock already blocked and tagged.—Bagumba (talk) 09:13, 6 June 2024 (UTC)