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There's multiple accounts involved here, I know BDSAH221 and BADBOY121 are related, I'm not quite as confident about the others, so started this under the BDSAH221 account.

Account activity timeframes: BADBOY121 active 6/6 BDSAH221 active 5/22 -> 6/5 (blocked) NEONN123 active 4/19 -> 5/9 (multiple warnings) Vyom420 active 3/14 - 3/31 (multiple warnings)

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All accounts are focused on Indian television (see the overlap on List of programs broadcast by Sony SAB and Badi Doooor Se Aaye Hai especially).

The pattern appears to be that once they accumulate enough warnings on their account, they abandon it, start a new one and start fresh. BDSAH221 was blocked initially for unsourced editing (common issue across accounts) and indef'd for the disruptive page moves. With BADBOY121 created after, this became block evasion rather then "just" evading scrutiny.


 * Similar use of all caps on talk page - BADBOY121 and BDSAH221
 * Both BADBOY121 and NEONN123 and edited Draft:Hum_Aapke_Hai_Kaun, very odd to see a new editor find a draft article so quickly
 * Vyom420 and BDSAH221  both had odd blowouts

Finally, BADBOY121 claimed on my talk page they were the same person []. I don't exactly trust that for everyone, but at least for BDSAH221 I felt confident.  Ravensfire  (talk) 17:17, 8 June 2021 (UTC)


 * I'm guessing this should be moved to one of the VyomXYZ accounts as they seem to be the oldest? Vyom420 as it had the most activity?  I'm pretty sure they'll create some more accounts...  Thanks!  Ravensfire  (talk) 14:36, 9 June 2021 (UTC)

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 * - overlap, usernames and editing pattern are fairly compelling here. There's also [sic] (see  and full EIA), please compare against that account as well. --Blablubbs&#124;talk 18:24, 8 June 2021 (UTC)
 * ✅ plus a few more, here's the full list:
 * . ST47 (talk) 04:41, 9 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Thanks. Moved to, , closing. Technically, and  are an hour older, but 123 is a 0-edit sleeper and 786 only has twelve edits, so I don't think it makes too much sense filing there.  --Blablubbs&#124;talk 15:00, 9 June 2021 (UTC)
 * . ST47 (talk) 04:41, 9 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Thanks. Moved to, , closing. Technically, and  are an hour older, but 123 is a 0-edit sleeper and 786 only has twelve edits, so I don't think it makes too much sense filing there.  --Blablubbs&#124;talk 15:00, 9 June 2021 (UTC)
 * . ST47 (talk) 04:41, 9 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Thanks. Moved to, , closing. Technically, and  are an hour older, but 123 is a 0-edit sleeper and 786 only has twelve edits, so I don't think it makes too much sense filing there.  --Blablubbs&#124;talk 15:00, 9 June 2021 (UTC)
 * . ST47 (talk) 04:41, 9 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Thanks. Moved to, , closing. Technically, and  are an hour older, but 123 is a 0-edit sleeper and 786 only has twelve edits, so I don't think it makes too much sense filing there.  --Blablubbs&#124;talk 15:00, 9 June 2021 (UTC)
 * . ST47 (talk) 04:41, 9 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Thanks. Moved to, , closing. Technically, and  are an hour older, but 123 is a 0-edit sleeper and 786 only has twelve edits, so I don't think it makes too much sense filing there.  --Blablubbs&#124;talk 15:00, 9 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Thanks. Moved to, , closing. Technically, and  are an hour older, but 123 is a 0-edit sleeper and 786 only has twelve edits, so I don't think it makes too much sense filing there.  --Blablubbs&#124;talk 15:00, 9 June 2021 (UTC)

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Self admitted here and continuing with the same issues, no sources when editing.  Ravensfire  (talk) 13:36, 11 June 2021 (UTC)

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 * – there were a lot of accounts last time, please look for others. --Blablubbs&#124;talk 13:38, 11 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Found one sleeper, blocked that account. ST47 got the rest in his last sweep.  CaptainEek  Edits Ho Cap'n!⚓ 05:04, 12 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Tagged the sleeper. The master is now 3X-banned, since had already been blocked on 19 May. --Blablubbs&#124;talk 12:27, 12 June 2021 (UTC)
 * , perhaps banned=yes? -- RoySmith (talk) 16:27, 13 June 2021 (UTC)

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Has editing multiple pages that prior socks have edited, including Draft:Balika Vadhu 2, Ishara TV, and Badi Doooor Se Aaye Hai, including leaving request on my talk page here. Used all caps in talk page heading, similar to prior socks,  Ravensfire  (talk) 17:30, 23 June 2021 (UTC)

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 * -- RoySmith (talk) 17:59, 23 June 2021 (UTC)

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Started editing about a week after prior sock ZMGA and DESIBOY112 were blocked. Shows similar focus on Indian television broadcast list articles (see interaction ). Has edited the same Draft:Balika Vadhu 2 article as prior socks. Also like prior socks, often doesn't include a source (see warnings on talk pages). Has also created a fair number of articles moved to draft space, again similar to prior socks.  Ravensfire  (talk) 14:09, 6 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Also see their use of all caps in edit summary here  as a prior sock also did  .  Ravensfire  (talk) 18:01, 6 July 2021 (UTC)

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 * Already blocked. NinjaRobotPirate (talk) 12:19, 14 July 2021 (UTC)

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New account, user name has similar format as several previous names. Has ​significant overlap with prior socks. 

Strong interest in Badi Doooor Se Aaye Hai, which was a common target for prior socks. Has also edited Draft:Badi Doooor Se Aaye Hai - Phirr Ek Baar which was created by prior sock Dhinchak10.  Ravensfire  (talk) 17:53, 17 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Just left a WikiLove message for prior sock. Way into WP:DUCK territory at this point.  Ravensfire  (talk) 17:43, 20 July 2021 (UTC)

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 * Ponyo got there already, closing. -- RoySmith (talk) 01:02, 22 July 2021 (UTC)

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User name very similar to a previous sock (BDSAH221). Only edits are to an article that a later sock also edited, uses same poor source (Tellychar).  Ravensfire  (talk) 15:04, 9 August 2021 (UTC)

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 * Blocked as AnonymousIndiaz, but per that SPI there's some confusion about the relationship between these two groups so just leaving untagged. GeneralNotability (talk) 15:02, 17 August 2021 (UTC)

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Username in uppercase, editing same articles Princepratap1234 (talk) 19:15, 11 August 2021 (UTC)

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 * Pretty obvious - see compared to .  Ravensfire  (talk) 19:19, 11 August 2021 (UTC)


 * Also redid the page move like previous sock . —  HELL KNOWZ   ▎TALK 13:14, 14 August 2021 (UTC)

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 * CU-blocked by Drmies. GeneralNotability (talk) 01:00, 18 August 2021 (UTC)

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Intersects several other CU-confirmed socks on various (now-Draftified) articles, such as Draft:Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana. Also the usual username pattern. Pinging User:TheBirdsShedTears who tagged that page for UPE suspicion of: DMacks (talk) 17:10, 15 August 2021 (UTC)

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 * Comment During July 2021 AfC Backlog Drive, i found many WP:G5 drafts, including Draft:Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana. Some drafts about albums and soundtracks are now deleted by RoySmith (see SPI case). I feel some IP users, who are extensively creating pages about Indian albums and non-notable TV shows, films (mostly about Tamil cinema) are running the market on Wikipedia for film industry. It seems Sobiakhan2111 and Coolwikiedit are here on Wikipedia with the same intentions. TheBirdsShedTears (talk) 02:21, 16 August 2021 (UTC)


 * @TheBirdsShedTears I'm not sure I understand your comment. Are you saying that this is the same person as Satish Raman Nair]?  South Asian cinema is a enormously popular topic, so just shared interest in Tamil cinema shouldn't be taken by itself as an indication of socking or commonality of sock farms.  Is there something more specific you're seeing? -- RoySmith (talk) 13:47, 18 August 2021 (UTC)
 * @RoySmith I feel Sobiakhan2111 and Coolwikiedit are User:ZMGA or they have off-wiki connection (I may be wrong). ZMGA made last edit on 32 June, and they were blocked on the same day. Then an IP 171.76.75.223 made numerous edits to the Draft:Zindagi Mere Ghar Aana. When draft was declined multiple times, Coolwikiedit popped up and started editing the same draft. When the submission was declined again, Sobiakhan2111 started editing the same draft. TheBirdsShedTears (talk) 15:48, 18 August 2021 (UTC)
 * OK, but you linked to Sockpuppet investigations/Satish Raman Nair. I'm still not seeing the connection to that case. -- RoySmith (talk) 16:26, 18 August 2021 (UTC)

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 * Closing without action. I agree with RoySmith that interest in Tamil cinema topics is not, itself, sufficient grounds for a check or a block. GeneralNotability (talk) 23:17, 18 September 2021 (UTC)

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See and  - adding a merge to a draft is an odd edit to make for a new editor. CU is for possible other accounts - they've had multiple active socks before.  Ravensfire  (talk) 16:28, 30 August 2021 (UTC)

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 * Closing - account was CU-blocked by, I'm assuming they would have checked for sleepers at the same time. GeneralNotability (talk) 23:12, 18 September 2021 (UTC)

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and. The edit summaries are same. Shinnosuke 15, 16:37, 5 February 2022 (UTC)
 * Also same kind of edits like putting unsourced claims on list articles of various TV channels like StarPlus and Sony SAB by both and this editor.  Shinnosuke 15, 12:07, 6 February 2022 (UTC)

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 * Please see the links I provided above. Both BDSAH221, who is confirmed and Munna Bhai M.B.B.S 123 move pages just for fun. Isn't it enough to prove that? Or if the account isn't a sock, shouldn't the account be blocked for disruptive editing and vandalizing? Shinnosuke 15, 14:08, 6 February 2022 (UTC)
 * My input in this case so far is to respond to your CU request. I or another editor will then review the edits shortly. Dreamy Jazz talk to me &#124; my contributions 15:00, 6 February 2022 (UTC)

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 * CU data in this case is . However, the accounts below are to each other:
 * A review of historical CU log data suggests that these are more likely than not socks of this case. . Dreamy Jazz talk to me &#124; my contributions 13:01, 6 February 2022 (UTC)
 * Blocked both. Tagging both as proven. Close. Dreamy Jazz talk to me &#124; my contributions 01:09, 7 February 2022 (UTC)
 * A review of historical CU log data suggests that these are more likely than not socks of this case. . Dreamy Jazz talk to me &#124; my contributions 13:01, 6 February 2022 (UTC)
 * Blocked both. Tagging both as proven. Close. Dreamy Jazz talk to me &#124; my contributions 01:09, 7 February 2022 (UTC)