Wikipedia:Suspected sock puppets/ColourWolf (3rd)

User:ColourWolf

 * Suspected sockpuppeteer

Note: User indef blocked as an abusive sockpuppet by User:Cowman109. Master of Puppets  Call me MoP! ☺  01:51, 21 January 2008 (UTC) Note: User indef blocked as an abusive sockpuppet by User:Cowman109. Master of Puppets  Call me MoP! ☺  01:51, 21 January 2008 (UTC) Note: User indef blocked as an abusive sockpuppet by User:Cowman109. Master of Puppets  Call me MoP! ☺  01:51, 21 January 2008 (UTC)
 * Suspected sockpuppets


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Arbiteroftruth (talk) 01:13, 21 January 2008 (UTC)

These users only edits Singaporean Chinese-language drama pages, an area which was subjected to massive vandalism attacks in recent months. In addition, one of the accounts, QuestQueen, edited the Calumon article, an article edited by other ColourWolf vandals in the past (User:HonourablePig). ColourWolf's MO has always been the sole editing of cartoon/manga articles and Singaporean Chinese-language dramas, and insert cartoon-inspired fake contents into these drama pages. These users must be banned NOW, before they completely trash Wikipedia's reputation!
 * Evidence

Not to mention, ColourWolf's name, when translated into Chinese, means "Sexual Predator". He should have been banned in the first place!


 * Detailed Evidence
 * HatingPeanutButter wrote this as a synopsis for The Homecoming (TV Series)‎, when the real synopsis is this, as taken from MediaCorp Channel 8 (the show producer's) website


 * Although ChadleyCreater has not made any vandalizing edits, he has focused his efforts solely on Singaporean TV shows, a pattern shown by earlier ColourWolf vandals before they began to edit. This is to establish legitimacy, so that their chances of making vandalized edits unnoticed becomes greater. In addition, he has edited shows right after other ColourWolf vandals made their fake edits (case in point, Mind Games. WolfRedux made a fake edit on the 20th, and ChadleyCreator made some minor edits soon after. He also began to edit after another vandal, using IP addresses, began to add nonexistent casts in Return of the Condor Heroes (The IP added these, compared to the IMDB cast entry). Soon after the IP finished editing, ChadleyCreator began to edit that page. ChadleyCreator's edit tags along perfectly with two ColourWolf vandals.


 * QuestQueen made this edit, and he used a cartoon character as comparison, another hallmark in ColourWolf's edit. He also edited Calumon, which was also edited by other ColourWolf vandals before.


 * Juggernaut999 added these, which featured the radical, cartoonish storylines that ColourWolf is infamous for.


 * WolfRedux (the name itself sounds obvious) these edits, also featuring the radical, terrorist-inspired storylines ColourWolf is infamous for.


 * ForsakenOne99 inserted these, again, a hallmark of ColourWolf's edits.

May I also make a note about User:WolfRedux? The username is similar, and edits some of the same articles as the other suspected sockpuppets. Master of Puppets  Call me MoP! ☺  01:31, 21 January 2008 (UTC)
 * Comments
 * The name is close, which violates the rule on posing as a banned user already. He needs to be banned as well. Arbiteroftruth (talk) 01:33, 21 January 2008 (UTC)

The pattern of disruption (in this case vandalism) fits WP:SOCK criteria to a T for HatingPeanutButter QuestQueen, ChadleyCreator, and Juggernaut999 do not seem to fit the profile and the edits do not seem to fit the described violation of WP:SOCK.
 * Comment from uninvolved

202.128.188.103 seems to be involved in reducing vandalism, not creating it. That said, the edit summaries of this IP are suspect (awfully detailed for someone who isn't a registered user). This however is not conclusive, just suspicious.

WolfRedux's edits seem to correspond to the same timeframe as ColourWolf's banishment, but do not seem to be disruptive. While ColourWolf is not welcome here anymore, this editor seems ok, IMHO.

Keep in mind that people interested in one portion of a specific genre may be interested in other parts too. When a show airs, users can be competing to see who updates the latest plot twist sooner. This is not unreasonable to assume. I recommend these later users be allowed to continue editing. Should future actions change, they can certainly be brought up on WP:SOCK violations and this case referenced. This should also not be taken as support that this is not WP:SOCK. I may have simply missed it. The connection between socks should be crystal clear before banning. — BQZip01 — talk 02:14, 21 January 2008 (UTC)


 * BQZip, Juggernaut999 inserted blatantly fake synopsis into a Singaporean movie article. The synopsis were very fake and very obvious, because a non-Singaporean like me who have never saw the movie noticed the obvious hints. These users were put here for a purpose: they fit most, if not all, of the signs of being a ColourWolf sock. Arbiteroftruth (talk) 02:47, 21 January 2008 (UTC)
 * For clarity, can you show me the diff? — BQZip01 —  talk 02:57, 21 January 2008 (UTC)


 * This is obvious. I have seen the description of the Liang Po Po: The Movie synopsis from its movie studios website, and it is nothing like the synopsis Jugganaut999 posted. Arbiteroftruth (talk) 03:04, 21 January 2008 (UTC)


 * Another example that proves WolfRedux's role. Even if these synopsis are "real" (and I will need to be committed to a mental institution to believe that), I highly doubt that 5+ non-cartoon movies and drama series (stretching across different genres and topics) will feature such ridiculous, unbelievable, and cartoonish synopsis that sounds similar, and revolves around the same topic of cartoon/manga storylines. Arbiteroftruth (talk) 03:12, 21 January 2008 (UTC)


 * I am not saying they are not real, but some of these edits appear useful (such as adding wikilinks and additional plot information). That said, I do not know enough about these movies/TV shows to make a conclusion one way or another. In the interests of impartiality, I invite these users to submit feedback here. If they do not defend themselves here, then I think we have our answer. Furthermore, Arbiter's edits seem unsourced as well. Please read WP:V and cite sources for your claims on these pages.
 * Again, I am not saying you are wrong, but I cannot see these and I cannot verify anything of what you are claiming. All of your information seems based on WP:OR ("I have seen the description of the Liang Po Po: The Movie synopsis from its movie studios website, and it is nothing like the synopsis Jugganaut999 posted." Great. I haven't seen it. Where can I possibly find it? You are presenting this case; please try to make it crystal clear as to sockpuppetry.
 * After that, let's see what his/her next move is. — BQZip01 —  talk 08:25, 21 January 2008 (UTC)
 * I invite you to look at EVERYTHING ColourWolf's vandals have edited. Can you seriously tell me, in a sound mental state, that 5-10 non-cartoon movies and television series, covering different genres and topics, can have the same asinine and cartoonish synopsis, which features, with regularity, superhuman powers, terrorists plots by monsters, and Power Rangers battle sequences?


 * Can you seriously tell me that is believable and plausible? Can you??? Use your common sense please! Arbiteroftruth (talk) 17:41, 21 January 2008 (UTC)


 * There is no need to question my sanity.
 * There is no need to be hostile.
 * I have seen many TV shows from Asian sources that have such similar plots. I'm not saying you are wrong, but merely that you haven't proven it to me. Please provide a link to the synopsis you claimed earlier.


 * Something else that would help would be specific diffs in conjunction with the synopsis:


 * For example:
 * He put in this when the plot is this.
 * Make it obvious and the WP:SSP process will be easier and quicker. — BQZip01 —  talk 18:50, 21 January 2008 (UTC)


 * If I gave you the wrong impression that I am being hostile, or questioning your mental state, I apologize. However, I must implore you to use your common sense in this case, and think: "Is it possible for 5+ dramas and shows, dealing with topics ranging from oil drilling, gambling, the military, a soap opera, and a game show, to all commonly deal with cartoon/manga terrorists with superhuman powers after cybernetic experiments?"


 * As for evidence, I will present them later today. For now, I am taking a break to cool off, just so I won't piss anyone off. Arbiteroftruth (talk) 22:36, 21 January 2008 (UTC)

BLocked HatingPeanutButter indef. Pls make statements concise and focused, it's easier to handle that way. waiting for more info. — Rlevse  •  Talk  • 01:44, 22 January 2008 (UTC)
 * Conclusions
 * All blocked and tagged, most verified by the CU case. Another admin helped. — Rlevse  •  Talk  • 02:14, 23 January 2008 (UTC)