Wikipedia:Suspected sock puppets/MaindrianPace

User:MaindrianPace

 * Suspected sockpuppeteer


 * Suspected sockpuppets


 * Report submission by

PBP (talk) 03:37, 2 January 2008 (UTC)


 * Evidence

As can be seen with Arnold's contributions here, as well as Holden's contributions here, both editors make dozens of edits to the Gone in 60 Seconds (1974 film) and H. B. Halicki articles, as well as upload many images that are inevitably deleted (see both of their talk pages). MaindrianPace was blocked indefinitely in June for excessive copyright violations.

Contrary to the claims, neither have uploaded any questionable images (none at all for Holden) and I don't see any blatant copyvios. Seeing how H. B. Halicki directed Gone in 60 Seconds (1974 film). It is not unreasonable to see how someone interested in the topic could edit both articles. Furthermore, the number of edits for both users seem to simply be an inability to use the preview changes feature or attempts to boost their edit counts (a common problem). Either way, I see no reason to believe anyone listed here should be blocked for WP:SOCK.
 * Comments

Holden's edits seem to be an attempt to get rid of some wikilinks (why is really immaterial) and shows none of the evidence stated (no copyvios or uploaded images at all). AZ's edits also seem to be simple edits. I see none of the evidence stated above (no copyvios but a few uploaded screenshots and other images with fair use rationales that seem legit). Evidence to the contrary should be provided in diff format. If either of these individuals are Maindrian, he has clearly learned his lesson and is not repeating it...and I see that as a good thing for Wikipedia. — BQZip01 — talk 07:25, 13 January 2008 (UTC)

Here is an aggregate diff for each of these editors to Gone in 60 Seconds (1974 film):


 * HoldenV8
 * ArnoldZippo
 * Note that ArnoldZippo also used an IP address.
 * MaindrianPace

The content of each aggregate diff is substantially different in each case. I agree with BQZip01: if this happens to be the same person, he's covered his tracks pretty effectively. I wouldn't worry about it. Shalom (Hello • Peace) 16:00, 13 January 2008 (UTC)

Inconclusive per Shalom. — Rlevse  •  Talk  • 16:05, 13 January 2008 (UTC)
 * Conclusions