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02 March 2015

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Several accounts and SPA IPs weighing in on Articles_for_deletion/Hassan_El-Sallabi, most of whom are no more than intermittently inclined to sign their names despite all the subtle hints constantly being dropped by SineBot. Two potential sock groups, a "Keep"-!voting group consisting of Eppstein and 120.17.62.134, opposed by a group of "Delete"-!voters consisting of Thundervoul and the other three IPs. Could have made two investigation reports, but keep it simple because all the fish are in one barrel.  Pax 10:40, 2 March 2015 (UTC)

Response to Bbb23: I though Mr. Eppstein was least likely of the bunch (and he's in good humor, which is generally a good sign). Could we proceed as if he and the 120 IP were not listed? (It was my impression that notices placed here were more inquiries than accusations; if not, apologies in advance.)  Pax 04:03, 8 March 2015 (UTC)

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Being accused of sockpuppetry would not be the weirdest outcome of a content dispute I've been involved in. But for the record, I am not part of the "keep" group on that AfD: my !vote was weak delete. Also, judging by their content, I think the contributions from the 120.17 addresses are from one of the regulars at academic AfDs who for reasons unknown to me prefers not to get a login, but the other two IPs could well be socks. (And of course, I am not a sockpuppet nor a sockmaster, but then I would say that wouldn't I?) —David Eppstein (talk) 22:50, 7 March 2015 (UTC)

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I was tempted to delete this report. You're accusing of sock puppetry? Unless you adequately explain yourself, this report will be closed without my examining anything else in the report. BTW, even though it's patently silly, David would be the master, not Thundervoul.--Bbb23 (talk) 22:44, 7 March 2015 (UTC)
 * I'm not persuaded that the two IPs are tied to the named account. Just because they also vote keep isn't enough, and unless they're clever, their writing style is completely different from the registered account. Closing with no action.--Bbb23 (talk) 05:40, 8 March 2015 (UTC)