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SPA user just recreated Jethu Sisodiya using different title J-Star Jethu Sisodiya. The master is already blocked and BANNAJS was registered after 2 weeks of the master's block and their English in edit summaries sound very similar. GSS (talk |c|em ) 10:30, 5 January 2017 (UTC)

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 * - Katietalk 15:09, 6 January 2017 (UTC)
 * ✅. Katietalk 15:21, 6 January 2017 (UTC)

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Similar username to previous the sock BANNAJS and recreation of Rajput (Song) earlier created by the master. GSS (talk |c|em ) 16:49, 20 January 2017 (UTC)
 * I'm unable to find more evidences as I can't see their deleted edits but I notice the use of "edit only" in edit summary is exactly the same as the previous sock . Cheers – GSS (talk |c|em ) 04:47, 21 January 2017 (UTC)

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 * - Please compare to the master and previous sock. Thanks, GABgab 17:14, 20 January 2017 (UTC)
 * ✅. Note that there is some technical overlap with this sockmaster, though I'm not sure whether the behaviour is enough to justify merging the cases (I haven't dug into the other account's contribs).-- Jezebel's Ponyo bons mots 22:07, 20 January 2017 (UTC)
 * Close, I don't see enough evidence to merge at the moment. King of &hearts;   &diams;   &clubs;  &spades; 05:53, 21 January 2017 (UTC)

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Another one to recreate previous sock's work using different title Richi Banna (singer). IAMJATT was registered on the same day blocked BANNAJS. GSS (talk |c|em ) 18:00, 25 January 2017 (UTC)

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 * Obvious sock blocked and tagged. Closing.-- Jezebel's Ponyo bons mots 20:50, 25 January 2017 (UTC)

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Recreation of Banmata - though slightly different, still the Sisodia clan vandalism. Also see File:J-Star Music India.jpeg Chrissymad  ❯❯❯  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯  13:04, 10 February 2017 (UTC)

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Since this case is still open do you mind checking user registered on the same day Jai Rajput was blocked. His first edit was to create his userpage, talk page and then sandbox. He also belongs to the same area per his user page. Thank you – GSS (talk |c|em ) 10:09, 12 February 2017 (UTC)

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 * -- Samtar talk &middot; contribs 13:23, 10 February 2017 (UTC)
 * Your helping out at SPI is appreciated. Would you like me to teach you how to tag? If not, please tell me how strong you found the behavioral evidence before you blocked. In that way, I can tag it as "suspected" (less strong) or "proven" (stronger). Thanks.--Bbb23 (talk) 14:18, 10 February 2017 (UTC)


 * Tagged as suspected and closed.  Vanjagenije  (talk)  23:57, 16 February 2017 (UTC)

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The user was registered on the same day user Jai Rajput was blocked. His first edit was to create his userpage, talk page, sandbox and then this request at WP:RFP/C same like previous socks. He is editing in the similar area and also belongs to the same geographical location per his user page. GSS (talk |c|em ) 08:09, 17 February 2017 (UTC)

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 * ✅ sock of Jai Rajput, who is in turn confirmed to the master account. Blocked. Risker (talk) 07:32, 20 February 2017 (UTC)
 * Tagged, closing. Please also note this AFD. GABgab 17:13, 20 February 2017 (UTC)

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Duck with a promotional username. GSS (talk |c|em ) 14:23, 9 March 2017 (UTC)

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 * Account blocked. Closing. Bbb23 (talk) 18:46, 11 March 2017 (UTC)

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Recreation of Richi Banna (singer) under different title Rishi Banna (singer) and user also editing in the same area. Requesting CU for sleepers. GSS (talk |c|em ) 09:50, 13 March 2017 (UTC)

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Had a feeling this was SJS also but was waiting for something more obvious (like the Banna article) and now combine that with and we got us some quacking. So what'll it be today guys? Some duck confit with duck fat fries? Chrissymad ❯❯❯  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯  13:50, 13 March 2017 (UTC)
 * Same here, I was watching this guy from the first day and was wating for him to do what he came here for (like the Banna article). I apologize for the yesterday's CU request actually it was also for the sleepers but I totally forget to mention. I will take care the future cases carefully and if you have any suggestion please don't hesitate to tell me. Cheers – GSS  (talk |c|em ) 17:36, 13 March 2017 (UTC)

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✅, blocked and tagged. No other accounts seen. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 15:23, 13 March 2017 (UTC)

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The user was registered a day after Bbb23 blocked the previous sock. The first edit was creating userpage, talk page and then sandbox same as BOLLYWOODB1. The user delinked J-Star from Himanshi Khurana and his edit summary was He also created Royal Rajputs and Category:Rajput which is their favourite topic. GSS (talk |c|em ) 17:38, 19 March 2017 (UTC)

This edit by WorldBoy is exactly same as previously blocked user Jai Rajput and you may also notice the use of brackets while signing posts (e.g.  ). GSS  (talk |c|em ) 06:08, 20 March 2017 (UTC)

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I am not a sock puppet of any Singer Jethu Sisodiya.I am a simple wikipedia editor and an editor making a fake case for an "attack" or to prevent their own editing being examined.please decline this request because I am not a sock puppet.I am a good editor and please see my all contribution on wikipedia. Thank you (( WORLD BOY  ( ☎ ) 04:39, 20 March 2017 (UTC))
 * Hello,, can you please stop complaining and actually try to prove your innocence by providing evidence against GSS-1987's arguments. Please remain civil and refrain from blanking this page, for the sole reason of "Please Stop your wrong accusation on me". If you can prove yourself innocent, then we will stop accusing you. But anyhow, Cheers,  Friy Man  talk 09:30, 20 March 2017 (UTC)


 * Could you advise on what sort of evidence would 'prove [him]self innocent'? Many thanks. &mdash;  O Fortuna!   Imperatrix mundi.  09:57, 20 March 2017 (UTC)
 * For example, he could provide evidence of his contributions not being connected to those of the sock master. He could also prove his account being created one day after previous sock being blocked to be just a coincidence. Cheers, Friy Man  talk 10:12, 20 March 2017 (UTC)
 * I'm afraid that is incorrect . As another editor points out below, SPI is probably better left for experienced editors to deal with; specifically those involved in the history of the puppet/eer, checkusers, and SPI clerks. Otherwise we risk providing false information and confusing the process. Your enthusiasm, of course, is laudable. Cheers. &mdash;  O Fortuna!   Imperatrix mundi.  14:40, 20 March 2017 (UTC)

, can you please give us diffs, that prove similarities between those users and/or previous sock (Bbb23). Thank you, Cheers, Friy Man  talk 09:50, 20 March 2017 (UTC)
 * Not but he did provide diffs above. It may also be helpful to look at some of the previous sock contributions as well. And this has nothing to do with this SPI but in general, it is on the accuser to provide evidence of socking, not the suspected sock puppet. I'm also not sure what you're asking about with reference to including Bbb23 in your edit? I'm somewhat familiar with this SPI and I agree that the users edits are strikingly similar, even down to the edit summaries.  CHRISSY MAD  ❯❯❯  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯  10:05, 20 March 2017 (UTC)
 * What you mean by previous sock Bbb23? The diff are available above but if you still need more just ping me. GSS (talk |c|em ) 10:20, 20 March 2017 (UTC)
 * I am sorry, by "previous sock", I meant BOLLYWOODB1. This is just a typo. Cheers, Friy Man  talk 10:24, 20 March 2017 (UTC)

Some more evidence (take a look at the edit summary) | and |. Cheers, Friy Man  talk 10:58, 20 March 2017 (UTC)

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 * - I see many behavioral indications that this is, indeed, a sockpuppet. Thanks, GABgab 14:07, 20 March 2017 (UTC)
 * ✅ -- There'sNoTime (to explain) 14:42, 20 March 2017 (UTC)

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I believe this is the same user we blocked recently (WorldBoy). I don't mind providing any evidence but since they are aware of this investigation page I think explaining any similarities here will them to survive in the future. He was registered on the same day WorldBoy was blocked so requesting CU for the help. GSS (talk |c|em ) 10:46, 23 March 2017 (UTC)

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✅, blocked, tagged, closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 15:37, 24 March 2017 (UTC)

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Recreation of master's work Kamal Choudhary. as Kamal Choudhary and also interested in the subject Banna. GSS (talk |c|em ) 15:16, 18 May 2017 (UTC)

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per WP:DUCK. — Cactus Writer (talk) 14:30, 19 May 2017 (UTC)
 * Closing. Katietalk 21:55, 19 May 2017 (UTC)

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The user was registered a day after PunjabPunjab was blocked. Editing in the same area and again interested in the same topic Banna. Same style of signing comments and posting messages on other users talk page. GSS (talk |c|em ) 17:45, 22 May 2017 (UTC)

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 * . GABgab 00:22, 25 May 2017 (UTC)
 * ✅; will block momentarily. Ks0stm  (T•C•G•E) 21:31, 25 May 2017 (UTC)
 * Ks0stm (T•C•G•E) 21:33, 25 May 2017 (UTC)
 * Tagged and closing. GABgab 01:05, 26 May 2017 (UTC)

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HindWIKI was registered two days after was blocked and there are plenty of evidence that can be provided but would like to go with CU first. GSS (talk |c|em ) 14:25, 7 January 2018 (UTC)
 * I also support this and would feel more comfortable emailing evidence if allowed. CHRISSY MAD  ❯❯❯  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯  14:28, 7 January 2018 (UTC)

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Blocked by one minute before this was filed. What's with that? Apparently checkuser already confirmed according to the template he put..? Galobtter (pingó mió) 14:29, 7 January 2018 (UTC)
 * I looked at the behavioral evidence and this is beyond a doubt a User:Singer Jethu Sisodiya sock. Changed the template to the correct tag. Not sure the likelihood of further socks. Doc James  (talk · contribs · email) 14:35, 7 January 2018 (UTC)
 * Yeah I did figure that was probably the case. Galobtter (pingó mió) 14:38, 7 January 2018 (UTC)

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 * Note, HindWiki has admitted to being a sock in their unblock request. TonyBallioni (talk) 15:47, 7 January 2018 (UTC)
 * to CU at this time - TNT❤ 16:04, 7 January 2018 (UTC)
 * Closing. GABgab 16:22, 7 January 2018 (UTC)
 * I was already checking before declined the CU request.  is ✅ to HindWIKI. Blocked.--Bbb23 (talk) 16:25, 7 January 2018 (UTC)
 * You and your experience.. - TNT❤ 16:29, 7 January 2018 (UTC)
 * New account tagged, closing. GABgab 16:31, 7 January 2018 (UTC)

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Look whos back! this time with a new birth date, but it's our same ol' guy (look at the source.) CU for sleepers. CHRISSY MAD ❯❯❯  ¯\_(ツ)_/¯  15:08, 7 March 2018 (UTC)

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.--Bbb23 (talk) 21:37, 7 March 2018 (UTC)
 * Blocked based on possible technical match and behavioral match. &mdash; Spaceman  Spiff  07:25, 26 March 2018 (UTC)

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Newly registered user recreated Kunaal Vermaa as Kunaal vermaa ("V" as lowercase) and then redirected Kunaal Verma to his article and as per his comment at the article's talk page it appears he has close connection with the subject too. Thank you – <span style="font-family:monospace;font-weight:bold;font-size:16px;color:hsl(205, 98%, 55%);">GSS (talk |c|em ) 16:52, 24 March 2018 (UTC)
 * Preetpal vinod shekhawat also claimed that they recieved this image from the subject through email. <span style="font-family:monospace;font-weight:bold;font-size:16px;color:hsl(205, 98%, 55%);">GSS (talk |c|em ) 05:07, 25 March 2018 (UTC)
 * can you please take a look at this one, the user constantly recreating Kunaal vermaa which is now protected and after moved it to draftspace he again moved the Draft:Kunaal vermaa to Kunaal vermaa (Lyricist). Thank you – <span style="font-family:monospace;font-weight:bold;font-size:16px;color:hsl(205, 98%, 55%);">GSS  (talk |c|em ) 06:49, 25 March 2018 (UTC)
 * Of course, I was assuming good faith. -- I dream of horses (My talk page) (My edits) @ 07:14, 25 March 2018 (UTC)
 * I know and that's why I ping to notify you about the recreation under different title. <span style="font-family:monospace;font-weight:bold;font-size:16px;color:hsl(205, 98%, 55%);">GSS  (talk |c|em ) 07:18, 25 March 2018 (UTC)


 * Adding a newly registered user created Draft:Ravipratap a copy of Draft:Kunaal vermaa (Lyricist) and tagged Draft:Kunaal vermaa (Lyricist) for speedily deleted per G7. <span style="font-family:monospace;font-weight:bold;font-size:16px;color:hsl(205, 98%, 55%);">GSS  (talk |c|em ) 11:17, 25 March 2018 (UTC)


 * Adding who was registered recently after  blocked other two accounts is now hijacking Kunaal Verma ‎. Thank you – <span style="font-family:monospace;font-weight:bold;font-size:16px;color:hsl(205, 98%, 55%);">GSS  (talk |c|em ) 17:51, 26 March 2018 (UTC)

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 * I was honestly surprised as to the master, as I thought HINDWIKI was more competent than this one .I will appreciate a CU being run, for that will (most-probably) lead to the user behind this puppetry getting site-banned. ~ Winged Blades Godric 07:41, 26 March 2018 (UTC)

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 * I have blocked these two as suspected socks but am changing the status to CU requested as I expect more socks and a check might help in finding those. &mdash; Spaceman  Spiff  07:25, 26 March 2018 (UTC)
 * Youcantsaymenothing is very . Preetpal vinod shekhawat and Ravipratap singhs are ✅ from each other and to the master. Blocked and tagged the unblocked account. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 18:18, 26 March 2018 (UTC)

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Any idea how to stop them creating new accounts over and over again? It's not even been 48 hours blocked  and they return with another account. <span style="font-family:monospace;font-weight:bold;font-size:16px;color:hsl(205, 98%, 55%);">GSS (talk |c|em ) 09:36, 29 March 2018 (UTC)

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Eh...But, where are the new socks?! ~ Winged Blades Godric 07:44, 30 March 2018 (UTC)
 * was registered after SpacemanSpiff blocked Pvsbx and both of them are now blocked. <span style="font-family:monospace;font-weight:bold;font-size:16px;color:hsl(205, 98%, 55%);">GSS (talk |c|em ) 08:00, 30 March 2018 (UTC)
 * Hmm...Missed the timeline.Weird UTC/Local time error.Anyways, I will be requesting a CU to go for range-block, if it's feasible.This's not going to fizz out anytime soon.... ~ Winged Blades Godric 09:13, 30 March 2018 (UTC)

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 * Accounts are already blocked. Case closed.  Vanjagenije  (talk)  09:50, 1 April 2018 (UTC)

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Recreation of Jaan Kumar Sanu previously created by and creating the same kind of stub class articles. <span style="font-family:monospace;font-weight:bold;font-size:16px;color:hsl(205, 98%, 55%);">GSS (talk |c|em ) 03:38, 15 May 2018 (UTC)

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 * I meant the same kind of stub class articles on non/poorly-notable musicians such as Suparna Kanti Ghosh and then recreation of Jaan Kumar Sanu which was his second creation. Thank you <span style="font-family:monospace;font-weight:bold;font-size:16px;color:hsl(205, 98%, 55%);">GSS (talk |c|em ) 06:09, 15 June 2018 (UTC)

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 * - Please check to confirm and identify potential sleepers. Sir Sputnik (talk) 15:37, 19 May 2018 (UTC)
 * - Katietalk 12:59, 23 May 2018 (UTC)
 * based on geolocation. Different devices, though. Katietalk 13:11, 23 May 2018 (UTC)
 * Could you clarify what you mean by "the same kind of stub class articles", and maybe provide some examples? And sorry for the delay. This somehow fell completely off my radar. Sir Sputnik (talk) 23:16, 14 June 2018 (UTC)
 * - This looks suspicious to me, but there isn't enough evidence I can see to make definitive call. Please check some of the deleted BLP's in the archive for this case (there's plenty to choose from). What I'm expecting is that these are poorly- or unsourced microstubs with poor English grammar similar to this or this. If that is what you find, please block Asif dwel indefinitely. Sir Sputnik (talk) 17:45, 15 June 2018 (UTC)
 * I blocked the sock indef, after checking a couple of the deleted stub articles and noticing similar bad grammar. EdJohnston (talk) 21:44, 17 June 2018 (UTC)
 * Tagging and closing. Sir Sputnik (talk) 00:24, 18 June 2018 (UTC)

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Yet another attempt to create Kunaal Vermaa previously deleted and salted by. The new version Draft:Kunaal vermaa looks exactly same and Preetvspal used the same image which was uploaded by. <span style="font-family:monospace;font-weight:bold;font-size:16px;color:hsl(205, 98%, 55%);">GSS (talk |c|em ) 05:44, 2 July 2018 (UTC)

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 * Preetvspal indeffed. Yuppya has no edits, please re-report if the account becomes active. Closing.  Vanjagenije  (talk)  08:05, 12 July 2018 (UTC)