Wikipedia:Suspected sock puppets/Reliv1908

User:Reliv1908

 * Suspected sock puppeteer


 * Suspected sock puppets


 * Report submission by
 * Ships at a Distance (talk) 22:41, 3 November 2008 (UTC)


 * Evidence
 * The only contributions of the accounts User:Boberedmustlive1 and User:Cardsfan06 are on the discussion of the deletion of Bobered, at Articles for deletion/Bobered and Talk:Bobered. It seems that they were created right after this article was nominated for deletion, and these accounts immediately posted support of User:Reliv1908's arguments right after he/she posted them. Also, User:Cardsfan06's post uses the exact same words posted by User:Boberedmustlive1. The purpose of these sockpuppets seems to be to create the appearance of consensus.


 * Comments
 * Please remember to notify all accounts listed as possibly linked to the sock puppetry in question (instructions).


 * Defense
 * Unfortunately, you are completely wrong on this accusation of the proverbial sockpuppetry. Here's the deal: both Boberedmustlive1 and Cardsfan06 are the same person, named Sam Schwarm, who helped create the term Bobered and helped write the article. He was forced to change his username due to the fact that sockpuppetry would be obvious - that I would have created this account simply to back my belief that Bobered should stay on the site. Thus, the Boberedmustlive1 username can be completely shut down from this site, as it no longer serves a purpose for my friend. You may be able to understand why my friend would back the article about the word Bobered - he helped coin the term - he has a vested interest in its spread and survival. And to prove my point - if you knew anything about central Illinois, you could clearly tell that we are not one and the same. My account is reliv1908, a phrase meaning relive the year 1908, the last time the Chicago Cubs won the World Series. Sam's username is Cardsfan06, implying his passion for the Saint Louis Cardinals and their 2006 World Series championship. You, most likely not having ever dabbled in the art of sports, may not know the insane rivalry between these two teams. I can honestly say I would rather commit suicide before supporting something that in any way connected positively to the Cardinals. Oh and by the way, let's not refer to these accounts as sockpuppets unless we have clear-cut evidence. Because we know what assuming does to you right? It makes an a$$ out of you and me. Case in point - your move, monsieur. Reliv1908 (talk) 20:24, 4 November 2008 (UTC)


 * Conclusions
 * Admitted meatpuppets, but stale now. Boberedmustlive1 indef blocked as a sock of Cardsfan08. Please re-report if further suspicious activity occurs. —S MALL  JIM   10:39, 12 December 2008 (UTC)