Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/The Sisser/Archive

Evidence submitted by Bsadowski1
Some of them edited the article Mastication referring to SW (Sedda Womps). The Sisser and La Vee Say both blanked their userpages after being warned. MaterialGIRLscientist refers to the admin Materialscientist, the same person who blocked The Sisser. This appears to go back to 2008/2009. Refer to here for more info. I added the IP as they readded the same content as the one of the socks. -- B s a d o w s k i 1   21:28, 13 April 2010 (UTC)

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Comments by other users
for a sleeper sweep/rangeblock. Tim Song (talk) 00:51, 13 April 2010 (UTC)

Evidence submitted by Bsadowski1
A Imp Imp Imp is the same nonsense username style as other sockpuppets such as User:Tip Ipp Ippp. A Imp Imp Imp edited an article about wrestling (like the other socks). Meanwhile, Koorbsxusing edited the Jargon section of Candlepin bowling just like some other socks. -- B s a d o w s k i 1   07:25, 25 May 2010 (UTC)

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Requested by  B s a d o w s k i 1   07:25, 25 May 2010 (UTC)

To check for any more sleepers and a possible rangeblock/IP block. -- B s a d o w s k i 1   07:25, 25 May 2010 (UTC)
 * ✅. Also tagged and bagged some more soft footware. --jpgordon:==( o ) 23:25, 25 May 2010 (UTC)
 * Before I close this, can you confirm that the above is a statement of "a rangeblock isn't possible"? Sorry if I'm confused it just doesn't seem to be addressed. -- Sh i r ik ( Questions or Comments? ) 04:03, 26 May 2010 (UTC)
 * Oh, sorry. Rangeblock not necessary at the moment; all of these have been on two IPs, which I did block; the range including the two IPs, however, included a lot of innocent bystanders. --jpgordon:==( o ) 05:24, 26 May 2010 (UTC)

15 January 2011

 * Suspected sockpuppets


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Reverted his or her edit to Bert (Sesame Street) tonight. The strange word "ba-limp" was used in the edit. Never having heard of that word I was curious and looked it up in case it existed in some context and found a sockpuppet investigation concerning the word and the article. This at least should be checked. This lousy t-shirt (talk) 04:06, 15 January 2011 (UTC)

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 * This case was originally opened under Snuffereet, but I merged it into The Sisser as the former account is a confirmed sock of the latter. And I'm endorsing for a check against, a confirmed sock of The Sisser for whom we still have nonstale data. —  Hello Annyong  (say whaaat?!) 04:34, 15 January 2011 (UTC)
 * I duck blocked the above sock. I do think a check is needed also. --Bsadowski1 04:38, 15 January 2011 (UTC)
 * The following are all ✅ as being


 * TN X Man 15:13, 15 January 2011 (UTC)
 * All blocked and tagged. —  Hello Annyong  (say whaaat?!) 15:17, 15 January 2011 (UTC)
 * TN X Man 15:13, 15 January 2011 (UTC)
 * All blocked and tagged. —  Hello Annyong  (say whaaat?!) 15:17, 15 January 2011 (UTC)
 * TN X Man 15:13, 15 January 2011 (UTC)
 * All blocked and tagged. —  Hello Annyong  (say whaaat?!) 15:17, 15 January 2011 (UTC)

13 June 2011

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User's lone edit (and in particular, the fact that it was on my user talk page) is consistent with Snuffereet/Palace Station vandal edits. Powers T 11:33, 13 June 2011 (UTC)

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✅ the following are the same as each other:
 * TN X Man 15:24, 13 June 2011 (UTC)
 * TN X Man 15:24, 13 June 2011 (UTC)
 * TN X Man 15:24, 13 June 2011 (UTC)
 * TN X Man 15:24, 13 June 2011 (UTC)
 * TN X Man 15:24, 13 June 2011 (UTC)
 * TN <b style="color:midnightblue; font-size:larger;">X</b> Man 15:24, 13 June 2011 (UTC)
 * TN <b style="color:midnightblue; font-size:larger;">X</b> Man 15:24, 13 June 2011 (UTC)
 * TN <b style="color:midnightblue; font-size:larger;">X</b> Man 15:24, 13 June 2011 (UTC)

All blocked and tagged. <b style="font-family:Calibri; font-size:14px; color:#4682B4;">Elockid</b>  ( Talk ) 16:21, 13 June 2011 (UTC)

14 June 2011

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Can we just pre-emptively block any username with "Ba Limp" in it? Powers T 12:20, 14 June 2011 (UTC)

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Blocked and tagged. Our current tools can't block the name. But you can request a filter to block it. <b style="font-family:Calibri; font-size:14px; color:#4682B4;">Elockid</b>  ( Talk ) 14:45, 14 June 2011 (UTC)

22 June 2011

 * Suspected sockpuppets




 * User compare report Auto-generated every hour.

Only edit (to Frank Taveras) was to reinsert a (possibly true, but unsourced) factoid that was previously added by User:Ba Limp XVIX. Username matches this user's pattern. Powers T 14:05, 22 June 2011 (UTC)

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✅ the following are the same:
 * TN <b style="color:midnightblue; font-size:larger;">X</b> Man 14:22, 22 June 2011 (UTC)
 * TN <b style="color:midnightblue; font-size:larger;">X</b> Man 14:22, 22 June 2011 (UTC)
 * TN <b style="color:midnightblue; font-size:larger;">X</b> Man 14:22, 22 June 2011 (UTC)
 * TN <b style="color:midnightblue; font-size:larger;">X</b> Man 14:22, 22 June 2011 (UTC)
 * TN <b style="color:midnightblue; font-size:larger;">X</b> Man 14:22, 22 June 2011 (UTC)
 * TN <b style="color:midnightblue; font-size:larger;">X</b> Man 14:22, 22 June 2011 (UTC)

All blocked and tagged. <b style="font-family:Calibri; font-size:14px; color:#4682B4;">Elockid</b>  ( Talk ) 15:05, 22 June 2011 (UTC)

01 July 2011

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Already blocked. But need CU to do a sleeper check/check for any missed accounts. <b style="font-family:Calibri; font-size:14px; color:#4682B4;">Elockid</b>  ( Talk ) 14:04, 1 July 2011 (UTC)

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It looks like the only one missed was. I've put down a rangeblock in the hopes of slowing this down. TN <b style="color:midnightblue; font-size:larger;">X</b> Man 14:20, 1 July 2011 (UTC)


 * Thanks. Marking for close. <b style="font-family:Calibri; font-size:14px; color:#4682B4;">Elockid</b>  ( Talk ) 14:52, 1 July 2011 (UTC)

05 August 2011

 * Suspected sockpuppets




 * User compare report Auto-generated every hour.

Blocked ducks already tagged. I notice that previous SPI checks resulted in a range block, so requesting a CU to look into setting a new range block or resetting the old one. -- Gogo Dodo (talk) 06:13, 5 August 2011 (UTC)

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 * - Sleeper check. —  Hello Annyong  (say whaaat?!) 12:06, 5 August 2011 (UTC)
 * Couple of other accounts blocked, rangeblock placed. TN <b style="color:midnightblue; font-size:larger;">X</b> Man  13:14, 5 August 2011 (UTC)

23 August 2011

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Blocked ducks already tagged. Requesting a CU to look into setting a new range block or resetting the old one. -- Gogo Dodo (talk) 06:54, 23 August 2011 (UTC) Gogo Dodo (talk) 06:54, 23 August 2011 (UTC)

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All ✅, but a rangeblock is out. Have you asked about an edit filter? That may be effective here. TN <b style="color:midnightblue; font-size:larger;">X</b> Man 13:02, 23 August 2011 (UTC)
 * I'm not sure whether it's OK for me to reply in this section, but I just wanted to point out that if repetitive account creation becomes an issue, an entry could be added to the title blacklist. — <span style="font-family: Georgia, Garamond, serif;"> Kudu ~I/O~ 13:39, 23 August 2011 (UTC)


 * Entry added, let's see how that does. -- DQ  (t)   (e)  22:26, 23 August 2011 (UTC)

27 August 2011

 * Suspected sockpuppets




 * User compare report Auto-generated every hour.

The usual nonsense, see Yox's contributions. Where there are one or two of these, there are usually six, so please check, thanks. NawlinWiki (talk) 12:00, 27 August 2011 (UTC)

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 * - Sleepers, confirmation, that sort of thing. —  Hello Annyong  (say whaaat?!) 14:02, 27 August 2011 (UTC)
 * That appears to be all of them, but I have placed a new rangeblock as a previous one appears to have been insufficient. <em style="font-family:Bradley Hand ITC;color:blue">Hers <em style="font-family:Bradley Hand ITC;color:gold">fold  (t/a/c) 16:30, 27 August 2011 (UTC)

08 January 2012

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Blocked ducks. Either the range block has expired or needs to be expanded. Requesting whatever is applicable. -- Gogo Dodo (talk) 07:18, 8 January 2012 (UTC)

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Found the following ✅ accounts in addition to those named, putting them here for the record: . All accounts blocked and tagged. WilliamH (talk) 13:27, 8 January 2012 (UTC)

02 February 2012

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Obvious. Did we miss any? Is there a blockable underlying IP/range? Thanks! NawlinWiki (talk) 16:19, 2 February 2012 (UTC)

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All ✅ plus the following:

also came up but looks like an FP. Also,. <b style="font-family:Calibri; font-size:14px; color:#4682B4;">Elockid</b>  ( Talk ) 16:31, 2 February 2012 (UTC)
 * Thanks! NawlinWiki (talk) 16:44, 2 February 2012 (UTC)

14 February 2012

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Blocked duck. Requesting sleeper check and IP block. -- Gogo Dodo (talk) 00:12, 14 February 2012 (UTC)

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✅ plus: Also,. <b style="font-family:Calibri; font-size:14px; color:#4682B4;">Elockid</b>  ( Talk ) 00:49, 14 February 2012 (UTC)
 * Both blocked and tagged. —  Hello Annyong  (say whaaat?!) 01:48, 14 February 2012 (UTC)
 * . The other confirmed account, Savatage, is asking for unblock on their talk page. Can someone re-run this to confirm the connection to The Sisser? —  Hello Annyong  (say whaaat?!) 04:58, 14 February 2012 (UTC)
 * ✅. Tiptoety  talk 07:05, 14 February 2012 (UTC)
 * Alright, I'm happy with that. Thanks. —  Hello Annyong  (say whaaat?!) 00:45, 15 February 2012 (UTC)

15 March 2012

 * Suspected sockpuppets




 * User compare report Auto-generated every hour.

The usual. Please check for sleepers, thanks. NawlinWiki (talk) 18:22, 15 March 2012 (UTC) NawlinWiki (talk) 18:22, 15 March 2012 (UTC)

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Just one,, blocked. TN <b style="color:midnightblue; font-size:larger;">X</b> Man 18:47, 15 March 2012 (UTC)

16 March 2012

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See WP:Long-term abuse/Snuffereet. User's name and edits   feature nonsense words in the manner described on the lta page. 69.109.56.65 (talk) 17:47, 16 March 2012 (UTC) 69.109.56.65 (talk) 18:02, 16 March 2012 (UTC)


 * Added two more, blocked all three. Any chance of a rangeblock?  NawlinWiki (talk) 20:21, 16 March 2012 (UTC)

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 * Confirmed, and blocked three more. Amalthea  11:44, 17 March 2012 (UTC)

18 May 2012

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 * User compare report Auto-generated every hour.

Obviously The Sisser per username. Caught this one through the edit filter, but where there's one of these, there are usually more - please check, thanks. NawlinWiki (talk) 18:25, 18 May 2012 (UTC) NawlinWiki (talk) 18:25, 18 May 2012 (UTC)

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 * - Yes, let's see if there's anything else hiding in the drawer. ​—DoRD (talk)​ 19:20, 18 May 2012 (UTC)
 * Nabbed a couple more and blocked an IP. TN <b style="color:midnightblue; font-size:larger;">X</b> Man  20:40, 18 May 2012 (UTC)
 * Blocked and tagged. -- DQ  (ʞlɐʇ)  17:44, 21 May 2012 (UTC)

20 May 2012

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Again obviously The Sisser by edits. Did I miss any? Thanks, NawlinWiki (talk) 20:06, 20 May 2012 (UTC) NawlinWiki (talk) 20:06, 20 May 2012 (UTC)

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Add these to the list:
 * TN <b style="color:midnightblue; font-size:larger;">X</b> Man 16:15, 21 May 2012 (UTC)
 * TN <b style="color:midnightblue; font-size:larger;">X</b> Man 16:15, 21 May 2012 (UTC)
 * TN <b style="color:midnightblue; font-size:larger;">X</b> Man 16:15, 21 May 2012 (UTC)
 * TN <b style="color:midnightblue; font-size:larger;">X</b> Man 16:15, 21 May 2012 (UTC)
 * TN <b style="color:midnightblue; font-size:larger;">X</b> Man 16:15, 21 May 2012 (UTC)
 * TN <b style="color:midnightblue; font-size:larger;">X</b> Man 16:15, 21 May 2012 (UTC)

24 May 2012

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The usual unfunny edits. Please check for sleepers and underlying IP, thanks. NawlinWiki (talk) 20:41, 24 May 2012 (UTC)

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All quiet at the moment. TN <b style="color:midnightblue; font-size:larger;">X</b> Man 13:01, 25 May 2012 (UTC)

11 June 2012

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With very few edits, nearly identical additions to Broom-Hilda and A.J. Petrucci. Sum mer PhD (talk) 00:00, 11 June 2012 (UTC)

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I very nicely said that I need help sourcing things, but you guys are considering it "vandalism". I didn't put anything derogatory and no 4-letter words. I have been reading Broom Hilda for over 25 years and own many books, Gaylord IS a vegetarian buzzard. As for A.J. Petrucci, I worked as an agent for 2 years in the re-vamped NWF and felt that since A.J. and his brother Jack worked together a few times, it should be included. Please, I shouldn't be punished for this as I don't think it's vandalism. But someone could please help me source, that would help big time. :) 12 Zmmps (talk) 18:43, 11 June 2012 (UTC)  12 Zmmps (talk) 18:43, 11 June 2012 (UTC)
 * This page is for discussing whether or not "Poopeeuh Nu Ginney" is a sock puppet of "12 Zmmps", not your apparent vandalism. ,,,,etc. Please see our guide to defending yourself against claims of sockpuppetry. Thanks. - Sum mer PhD  (talk) 21:57, 11 June 2012 (UTC)

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 * This is The Sisser. Poopeeuh Nu Ginney's edit here is identical to the edits made by several confirmed Sisser socks such as this and this. This case needs to be merged under the master's account if checkuser is affirmative. Please check for sleepers. <b style="color:#00C">⋙–Ber</b><b style="color:#66f">ean–Hun</b><b style="color:#00C">ter—►</b>  02:17, 14 June 2012 (UTC)
 * Blocked PNG. -- DQ  (ʞlɐʇ)  15:40, 14 June 2012 (UTC)
 * Also blocked 12 Z. it's sleepers at this point. -- DQ  (ʞlɐʇ)  15:50, 14 June 2012 (UTC)

✅ plus the following:

Also,. <b style="font-family:Calibri; font-size:14px; color:#4682B4;">Elockid</b>  ( Talk ) 22:12, 14 June 2012 (UTC)
 * Blocked and tagged. Tiptoety  talk 00:06, 15 June 2012 (UTC)

13 September 2012

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The usual. Please check for sleepers and possible underlying proxy IP. Thanks! NawlinWiki (talk) 12:05, 13 September 2012 (UTC)

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 * No sleepers found; I have also imposed a small rangeblock. Salvio  Let's talk about it! 17:27, 13 September 2012 (UTC)

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See Long-term abuse/Snuffereet for further detail. New accounts making identical edits to previous sockpuppets. Same obscure pages, same fixation on onomatopaeia. I request CU in case I've missed any other accounts. Sro23 (talk) 19:29, 2 February 2017 (UTC)

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Following are ✅: This one is confirmed on behavioural evidence: All blocked and tagged. -- Euryalus (talk) 07:03, 5 February 2017 (UTC)
 * All socks blocked. Closing. TDL (talk) 16:43, 5 February 2017 (UTC)

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Came back to make the same edit:  Sro23 (talk) 01:45, 3 March 2017 (UTC)

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 * - . GABgab 03:31, 3 March 2017 (UTC)
 * Blocked <b style="color:navy">Neil N </b> <i style="color:blue">talk to me</i> 05:05, 3 March 2017 (UTC)

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Restoring the same material that has been repeatedly added by socks   Sro23 (talk) 19:20, 10 March 2017 (UTC)

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 * - Quack. GABgab 20:21, 10 March 2017 (UTC)
 * Blocked <b style="color:navy">Neil N </b> <i style="color:blue">talk to me</i> 20:46, 10 March 2017 (UTC)

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All three accounts were created within minutes of each other and reinstate the vandalism introduced by socks in the past. . I'm not 100% on Ih Ih Slaughter, its edit was a little bit different, yet the timing of it all is suspicious. Sro23 (talk) 00:46, 22 March 2017 (UTC)

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✅, blocked, tagged, closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 08:31, 22 March 2017 (UTC)

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- both socks inserting onomatopaeia in the same articles. See Long-term abuse/Snuffereet Sro23 (talk) 22:58, 23 October 2017 (UTC)

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 * - Per the evidence above, please block the new socks indefinitely. Sir Sputnik (talk) 23:04, 24 October 2017 (UTC)
 * Done. NinjaRobotPirate (talk) 23:29, 24 October 2017 (UTC)