Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Benjiboi

Benjiboi

Benjiboi (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)

Populated account categories: confirmed · suspected

For archived investigations, see Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Benjiboi/Archive.

– This SPI case is open.

03 December 2010

Suspected sockpuppets

1. 2Qt (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
2. Aracnophobe (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
3. Aonorati (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
4. Bblthumpr (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
5. Bestcityever (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
6. Blldggr (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
7. Bluedogger (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
8. Boggle_Buster (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
9. BrendanGaelle (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
10. Cat clean (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
11. Censorific (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
12. Costumed (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
13. Datantman (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
14. Datarific (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
15. Destiny spear (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
16. DynaGroove (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
17. Followorders (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
18. Gottablues (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
19. Ianharviemgmt (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
20. Indyladdie (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
21. Janelleb (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
22. Jjlucido (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
23. Joyjoyfeelings (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
24. Kleenezplease (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
25. Lattelad (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
26. Metalclergy (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
27. Mmarger (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
28. MRhoades (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
29. Munijym (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
30. Nobles_oblige (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
31. Offsite canvass (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
32. Ohhosnap (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
33. Pnayprncess (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
34. Princesspod (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
35. Rapidraw (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
36. Rdeandrew (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
37. Sjtoyboy (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
38. Verbal_Morality (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
39. Virtuereward (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
40. Wordiscount (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
41. Wroted (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)

1. 71.62.91.3 (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · filter log · WHOIS · RBLs · proxy check · block user · spi block · block log · cross-wiki contribs · CheckUser (log))
2. 71.112.16.44 (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · filter log · WHOIS · RBLs · proxy check · block user · spi block · block log · cross-wiki contribs · CheckUser (log))
3. 71.113.245.47 (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · filter log · WHOIS · RBLs · proxy check · block user · spi block · block log · cross-wiki contribs · CheckUser (log))
4. 71.139.2.170 (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · filter log · WHOIS · RBLs · proxy check · block user · spi block · block log · cross-wiki contribs · CheckUser (log))
5. 71.139.3.78 (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · filter log · WHOIS · RBLs · proxy check · block user · spi block · block log · cross-wiki contribs · CheckUser (log))
6. 71.139.4.152 (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · filter log · WHOIS · RBLs · proxy check · block user · spi block · block log · cross-wiki contribs · CheckUser (log))
7. 71.139.4.167 (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · filter log · WHOIS · RBLs · proxy check · block user · spi block · block log · cross-wiki contribs · CheckUser (log))
8. 71.139.6.209 (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · filter log · WHOIS · RBLs · proxy check · block user · spi block · block log · cross-wiki contribs · CheckUser (log))
9. 71.139.7.28 (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · filter log · WHOIS · RBLs · proxy check · block user · spi block · block log · cross-wiki contribs · CheckUser (log))
10. 71.139.8.229 (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · filter log · WHOIS · RBLs · proxy check · block user · spi block · block log · cross-wiki contribs · CheckUser (log))
11. 71.139.11.47 (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · filter log · WHOIS · RBLs · proxy check · block user · spi block · block log · cross-wiki contribs · CheckUser (log))
12. 71.139.13.36 (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · filter log · WHOIS · RBLs · proxy check · block user · spi block · block log · cross-wiki contribs · CheckUser (log))
13. 71.139.14.130 (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · filter log · WHOIS · RBLs · proxy check · block user · spi block · block log · cross-wiki contribs · CheckUser (log))
14. 71.139.15.151 (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · filter log · WHOIS · RBLs · proxy check · block user · spi block · block log · cross-wiki contribs · CheckUser (log))
15. 71.139.15.76 (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · filter log · WHOIS · RBLs · proxy check · block user · spi block · block log · cross-wiki contribs · CheckUser (log))
16. 71.139.16.102 (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · filter log · WHOIS · RBLs · proxy check · block user · spi block · block log · cross-wiki contribs · CheckUser (log))
17. 71.139.18.157 (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · filter log · WHOIS · RBLs · proxy check · block user · spi block · block log · cross-wiki contribs · CheckUser (log))
18. 71.139.18.18 (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · filter log · WHOIS · RBLs · proxy check · block user · spi block · block log · cross-wiki contribs · CheckUser (log))
19. 71.139.19.85 (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · filter log · WHOIS · RBLs · proxy check · block user · spi block · block log · cross-wiki contribs · CheckUser (log))
20. 71.139.21.148 (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · filter log · WHOIS · RBLs · proxy check · block user · spi block · block log · cross-wiki contribs · CheckUser (log))
21. 71.139.22.6 (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · filter log · WHOIS · RBLs · proxy check · block user · spi block · block log · cross-wiki contribs · CheckUser (log))
22. 71.139.24.229 (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · filter log · WHOIS · RBLs · proxy check · block user · spi block · block log · cross-wiki contribs · CheckUser (log))
23. 71.139.26.179 (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · filter log · WHOIS · RBLs · proxy check · block user · spi block · block log · cross-wiki contribs · CheckUser (log))
24. 71.139.29.193 (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · filter log · WHOIS · RBLs · proxy check · block user · spi block · block log · cross-wiki contribs · CheckUser (log))
25. 71.139.38.122 (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · filter log · WHOIS · RBLs · proxy check · block user · spi block · block log · cross-wiki contribs · CheckUser (log))

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Per User:Schrandit's discovery as mentioned on my talk page here. There is a real possibility of socking here, as Benjiboi was also specialized in LGBT-related topics as well as issues regarding paid editing. –MuZemike 19:02, 3 December 2010 (UTC)

Comments by other users

Accused parties may also comment/discuss in this section below. See Defending yourself against claims.

Although I took care not to mention Benjiboi by name since his main account is neither blocked nor banned, they are the editor I was alluding to in these ANI reports ([1] & [2]). These are just some of the more recent sockpuppets. In July, I was warned off a discussion on Wikipedia talk:Child protection by an ArbCom member. In a subsequent email discussion, they assured me that (a) ArbCom was aware of the identity of the user, and (b) that checkuser suggested that the editor behind the trolling was not Benjiboi. I have little doubt, however, that it was indeed Benjiboi. Perhaps ArbCom could be asked privately for their recollections of that incident.

I believe that many of the IP edits coming from the 71.139.0.0/19 range are his, but that would be something that could easily be confirmed by a checkuser and cross-reference with the accounts already identified. A few recently used IPs which I believe can be easily identified as Benjiboi are 71.139.21.148, 71.139.16.102, and 71.139.6.209. Delicious carbuncle (talk) 21:54, 3 December 2010 (UTC)Benji used to stalk my edits toward the end, I went through my contributions since he left. I have found highly suspicious behavior from;

71.62.91.3,

71.112.16.44

71.113.245.47

71.139.7.28

71.139.19.85

71.139.29.193

71.139.38.122

71.139.4.167

-Schrandit (talk) 07:15, 5 December 2010 (UTC)

Clerk, CheckUser, and/or patrolling admin comments

• Question: are we trying to connect Benjiboi to Wordiscount, to whom this sockfarm was previous accredited? — HelloAnnyong ^{(say whaaat?!)} 19:28, 3 December 2010 (UTC)

Yes, that is correct. Looks like another CU may be able to tell us something here, despite the fact that Benjiboi is way stale (which was why I did not request CU from the beginning). –MuZemike 19:30, 3 December 2010 (UTC)

Looking at some of the log data, I will say this is  Likely Benjiboi. I would, however, welcome further review. MuZemike, some poking through the CU log for "Benjiboi" should illustrate it. Obviously, I can't mention go into specifics here, but I should be around later tonight for further confirmation. TNXMan 19:32, 3 December 2010 (UTC)

All the accounts above, except User:Munijym, are already blocked. Can someone determine if Munijym is related to the rest? OhanaUnited^{Talk page} 06:55, 4 December 2010 (UTC)

Per this investigation, they appear to be a confirmed sock. TNXMan 16:03, 4 December 2010 (UTC)

Actually, that report says that the Munijym may be a false positive, as their edits are largely unrelated. — HelloAnnyong ^{(say whaaat?!)} 16:05, 4 December 2010 (UTC)

Just saw that, sorry about that! TNXMan 16:06, 4 December 2010 (UTC)

←Having not reviewed the CheckUser data, and simply based on the behavioral evidence I would say it is pretty likely these are socks of Benjiboi (talk · contribs). Also, given that many of the above were previously blocked per Wikipedia:Sockpuppet investigations/Wordiscount/Archive, I feel a block of Benjiboi's main account is appropriate as well. That said, I am not familiar with the specifics surrounding Benjiboi. Is there a reason his account has been unblocked all this time? Tiptoety ^talk 19:04, 6 December 2010 (UTC)

Near as I can tell the account was not blocked because by the time this became evident he had stopped editing. - Schrandit (talk) 13:28, 7 December 2010 (UTC)

• - note - removed trolling attacking comment from new user. Off2riorob (talk) 13:48, 7 December 2010 (UTC)

Johnny your first edit is this comment, how did you know how to use this page? (another trouble maker making an account just to troll the sock puppet boards?) --Lerdthenerd (talk) 13:24, 7 December 2010 (UTC)

I see no reason for Benjiboi to be left unblocked, as such I have blocked the account. Tiptoety ^talk 22:35, 8 December 2010 (UTC)

I've historic data on the previous check & will give this a second-check later tonight - Alison ^❤ 00:46, 9 December 2010 (UTC)

• {{Clerk Request}} Could a clerk please change the socks tags to reflect Benjiboi (talk · contribs) as the master? Thank you, Tiptoety ^talk 23:07, 8 December 2010 (UTC)

• I can say here that the link between Benjiboi (talk · contribs) and Wordiscount (talk · contribs) is  Confirmed here. I have tech evidence from previous CU requests and ran the last one here that's archived. So -  Confirmed, yes. Also the You were warned (talk · contribs) account. Per checkuser policy, I'm also stating here that the IP range 71.139.0.0/18 has been extensively abused, both as an anon editor (like here, here and here just for some examples) and via sock accounts. I'm also naming the following accounts as  Likely Benjiboi socks;

Fiveintall (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)

Munijym (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)

Mouseeek (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki) - previously accused

- Alison ^❤ 05:41, 9 December 2010 (UTC)

Can I just add some earlier accounts that were blocked but largely unknown;

Tastes bad actually (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)

Comfort shoe (talk⁺ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)

- Alison ^❤ 07:09, 9 December 2010 (UTC)

So, rangeblock? - Schrandit (talk) 12:23, 10 December 2010 (UTC)

 Clerk note: I updated all the tags to reflect Benjiboi. As to Munijym, that had been previously discussed as being a false positive; are we now saying that it actually is a sock? — HelloAnnyong ^{(say whaaat?!)} 15:04, 9 December 2010 (UTC)

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