Wikipedia:Suspected sock puppets/AndyAndyAndy


 * The following discussion is an archived debate of the case of suspected sockpuppetry. Please do not modify it. No further edits should be made to this page. All edits should go to the talk page of this case. If you are seeing this page as a result of an attempt to open a new case of sockpuppetry of the same user, read this for detailed instructions.

User:AndyAndyAndy

 * Evidence

A new account, User:Dannyfloyd, created the article Brunnock on August 29. It was his first edit. According to the article, a brunnock is a creature "characterised by foolish and clumsy behaviour. They are described as being short almost squat in stature with hairy, wart-covered skin and having odious breath." The Brunnock article is a smear against me (my surname and username is Brunnock). So far, all of Dannyfloyd's edits have related to the Brunnock article.

I think that DannyFloyd is a sockpuppet for User:AndyAndyAndy. As you can see on Talk:Pottery/Archive 1 and Talk:Pottery, AndyAndyAndy has a bone to pick with me.


 * Both accounts prefer to use the word "whilst"


 * Both accounts start replies to comments with "Hello (username). Thank you for your contribution.".


 * Both accounts sign comments as "Regards, firstname".


 * Both accounts began making edits at about the same time today. --Sean Brunnock 18:37, 4 September 2006 (UTC)

Confirmed. DannyFloyd is a sockpuppet for AndyAndyAndy. See Requests for checkuser/Case/AndyAndyAndy. --Sean Brunnock 23:56, 6 September 2006 (UTC)

Up to now I have been very patient but it would be much appreciated if someone could explain what the heck is happening. I have spent not an inconsiderable amount of time over the last 6 months contributing to wikipedia. I can not but think somebody is playing some rather silly, and perhaps even malicious, games. I ask for a resolution to this as I have been unfairly maligned Regards, Andy

I do not think sockpuppetry is present here. Iola k ana • T 17:28, 4 September 2006 (UTC)
 * Comments


 * Would you reconsider? DannyFloyd's first edit was to create the Brunnock article. All of his subsequent edits related to that article. If you look at the histories of Talk:Brunnock and User talk:Dannyfloyd, you can see that he responds to all comments very quickly (within an hour). Ever since I placed the sockpuppet notice on User:Dannyfloyd, the account has been inactive. --Sean Brunnock 17:00, 5 September 2006 (UTC)

Dear Sean Brunnock, Although I confess to feeling as if I am having to defend myself for others’ actions I the spirit of openness I am happy to list my email address so that you can contact me direct. Please advise if you are interested Regards, Andy

Dear Sean Brunnock, Please do not accuse me of changing yoour comments as I did not; I simply highlighted one posting of mine and one of yours. This was done solely to clarify the resolution to this rather strange debate

I'm was very puzzled about the so called 'evidence' you have referred to, including the useage of hello, whilst and regards. These are all common English words that I been used appropriately. From my expereince starting an email, fax or message with 'Hello' is just as popular as 'Dear'. Of the main emails I receive each day I estimate that of those from English speakers in excess of 90% end with 'Regards'. And again the word 'whilst' is very common, and signing of with ones name is hardly unusual

It is purely speculation but I wonder if you are confused about the regional use of English: I note you have recently used the term 'heads-up'. This is new to me. However after a little searching I understand it is popular in the US ... can I therefore presume you are American? Well I am British and as such differences in phrasing would be expected. Perhaps Dannyfloyd is also British and therefore would have more in common with how I speak / write than you. Again this is speculation but it is something I would consider before listing rather spurious evidence. Maybe Dannyfloyd will comment if he is reading

Also having checked the disussion page of the article that is in question I also wonder as to why you engaged in debate with Dannyfloyd, including making contributions yourself, if this was me and it was a fake entry (and referring back to your comment above I can see nothing suspecious about the use of the word contribution ... could I ask what other you would deem to be suitable?)

Regards,

Andy

Dear Sean Brunnock,'''

'''Thank you for being considerate enough to post the above. Whilst I have highlighted this is bold, along with my reply, I am happy for all relevant correspondence on this page and otehrs to be deleted''' Regards, Andy'''

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Dear all, Whooaa ... please note: 1. I am not DannyFloyd 2. I do not know a DannyFloyd 3. I do not have 'a bone to pick with' with Sean Brunnock

Please could someone explain what is happening here?

Regards,

Andy

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Dear Sean Brunnock,

What is going on here? Please see my comments above

I do not have ' ... a bone to pick with' you. Please explain what you mean by this

What is the issue with the word 'whilst'? As I have used 'is' in this current post twice, are you going to misinterpret that?

I would be very grateful if you would address any issues you have with me (though I can not understand what they may be) to me rather than posting such comments as you have recently

Regards,

Andy

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Dear Sean Brunnock,

Rather than changing your posts on this page could you please respond to mine Thank you Andy

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Seems likely. Iola k ana • T 18:42, 7 September 2006 (UTC)