Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Rich nffc/Archive

03 March 2011

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Editing same pages, focusing on subjects related to Derby, England. One removing speedy tags for the other. Similarities include the articles Surviva, Codnor, and Aldercar Community Language College.  Cind. amuse  22:28, 3 March 2011 (UTC)

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Yes, I admit that I own both accounts. I apologise and I was just annoyed as I wanted to make a positive contribution to Wikipedia and start a page for my client who is well known in Derby. He has performed all over the East Midlands and we are currently charging £200 per hour for his services. "rich_nffc" is my old account. As you can see from my track record I have made positive contributions to Wikipedia and will continue to do so in the future. I do hope my client will prove you wrong and become notable enough to warrant a Wikipedia article per your perception of notability. Let's just forget this small incident as I am not a vandal whose sole purpose is to destroy Wiki. I am aware of the bias towards America on Wikipedia and maybe if myself and my client was American, you would see it in a different light. But anytime you do visit my wonderful village of Codnor, I'll buy you a pint of Marston's Pedigree and give you a tour of the exquisite Codnor Castle. How does that sound? :) Rmf1989 (talk) 23:04, 3 March 2011 (UTC)

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 * - CU is unnecessary as the editor admitted to owning both accounts. I'm inclined to block Rich nffc and leave Rmf unblocked, as he states that nffc is the old account. The paid editing issues aside, I'm willing to AGF here. Anyone have any thoughts? —  Hello Annyong  (say whaaat?!) 23:08, 3 March 2011 (UTC)
 * Er, alright. Closing with no action for now. —  Hello Annyong  (say whaaat?!) 04:49, 9 March 2011 (UTC)
 * and flagged HelloAnnyong as closing admin. Reopening this. Willing to give a fresh start, but let's watch one account instead of two. A second account is not allowed for illegit reasons per WP:SOCK. AGF is block and watch. -- DQ  (t)   (e)  06:39, 9 March 2011 (UTC)
 * Oh right, sorry. I just blocked Rich nffc. —  Hello Annyong  (say whaaat?!) 00:10, 10 March 2011 (UTC)