Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Village of Kiousville/Archive

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Jswiggins account created, and within minutes made the exact same edit as previously blocked account did yesterday. IP address also made same edit before "Village" account was created (and subsequently blocked for WP:USERNAME violation). Adolphus79 (talk) 21:25, 9 February 2021 (UTC)

NOTE: Other IP users made similar edits at the same time as the "Village" account, other possible sock/meatpuppets? - Adolphus79 (talk) 21:41, 9 February 2021 (UTC)

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 * This is not sockpuppetry even if it is the same person. The IP edits were all made before either account was registered. When an editor is blocked for username violations they are allowed to continue editing under a different username. Sir Sputnik (talk) 03:11, 12 February 2021 (UTC)


 * I'm sorry, but per WP:CLEANSTART, "if an editor uses their new account to resume editing articles or topics in the same manner ... the editor will probably be recognized (as a "sockpuppet") and connected to the old account ... the behavior of the new account determines whether it is a legitimate fresh start, or a prohibited attempt to evade scrutiny." If the first account was on their way to being blocked for WP:NOTHERE, but was blocked for username violations first, and a new account is created simply to continue the exact same disruptive edits, what should be done? - Adolphus79 (talk) 03:24, 12 February 2021 (UTC)
 * When blocked for username violations, an editor is explicitly told that they may register a new account. We should not be sanctioning them for doing just that. Please report any disruptive editing through the usual channels (WP:AIV, WP:AN3, WP:ANI etc.) Sir Sputnik (talk) 03:41, 12 February 2021 (UTC)
 * Ok, thank you... - Adolphus79 (talk) 03:51, 12 February 2021 (UTC)