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:My IP address does start with 117 but even Drishti and Saumya's IPs (The editors about whom I had mentioned here [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Amma%26Papa]. |
:My IP address does start with 117 but even Drishti and Saumya's IPs (The editors about whom I had mentioned here [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Amma%26Papa]. |
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start with 117). This is mainly because myself, Drishti and Saumya are south indians. I'm originally from [[Kerala]] while Drishti and Saumya are from [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]]. Moreover, many editors from Kerala and Chennai share the same IP which doesn't mean we are [[WP:SOCK]]s. |
start with 117). This is mainly because myself, Drishti and Saumya are south indians. I'm originally from [[Kerala]] while Drishti and Saumya are from [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]]. Moreover, many editors from Kerala and Chennai share the same IP which doesn't mean we are [[WP:SOCK]]s. |
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:: Secondly, my style of addressing passes [[WP:NACTOR]] was taught to me by Parul again whom I mentioned in my talk page. Does that mean whoever addresses in the same way is a sockpuppet? |
:: Secondly, my style of addressing passes [[WP:NACTOR]] was taught to me by Parul again whom I mentioned in my talk page. Does that mean whoever addresses in the same way is a sockpuppet? <!-- Template:Unsigned --><small class="autosigned">— Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:Amma&Papa|Amma&Papa]] ([[User talk:Amma&Papa#top|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Amma&Papa|contribs]]) 16:55, 29 April 2024 (UTC)</small> <!--Autosigned by SineBot--> |
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====<big>Clerk, CheckUser, and/or patrolling admin comments</big>==== |
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Revision as of 16:56, 29 April 2024
Creativitylove
- Creativitylove (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
- Populated account categories: confirmed
29 April 2024
– This SPI case is open.
Suspected sockpuppets
- Amma&Papa (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
- Tools: Editor interaction utility • Interaction Timeline • SPI Tools
This appears to be someone from this sock farm. The account was created a month after the previous accounts were blocked, and they are editing in the same area, specifically focusing on Indian television actors. Their first three edits were made to Manan Joshi, which were created by previous socks. Their eleventh edit was to convert (diff) Bhumika Gurung (a redirect) to an article for which their previous sock, Commonedits, requested a refund (diff). While converting the redirect to an article, Amma&Papa stated in the edit summary that "Actress with multiple lead roles passing WP:NACTOR," which sounds similar to the argument made by Commonedits in their refund request. Subsequently, A&P filed a deletion review request (diff) for Priyanka Choudhary. A similar request was earlier filed by Commonedits (diff). It's surprising that being a new user with just under 40 edits, A&P was already familiar with the policies DRV process.
Their edit summaries and arguments for creating new articles closely resemble those of previous socks, often citing WP:NACTOR criteria, such as "passes WP:NACTOR with multiple significant roles" or "actress satisfies WP:NACTOR." Moreover, they have a similar habit of using emojis in their replies before signing.
Amma&Papa has been consistently creating perfectly formatted articles since their first creation, which is unusual and suggests they have prior knowledge of the policies and guidelines. When questioned, A&P claimed to be taught by their friends (diff). A&P stated that they are five friends who "work" together on Wikipedia, but the rest of their friends edit anonymously (diff). Initially, A&P claimed to have met during a conference at Delhi University and all being University students in Delhi. However, later changed their statement to "I hardly meet them; we study in different universities," which raises suspicion (see their talk page for more).
On November 8, 2023, an article created by A&P was nominated for deletion. Just three hours after the nomination, 117.202.229.102 appeared to add their comment (diff). The comment indicates they are not new and have a good knowledge of the policies. Shortly afterward, they voted to keep (diff). A day after, 202.41.10.106 appeared and also voted to keep (diff).
On November 9, 2023, 117.209.199.111 created their talk page and started pinging users to vote at the AfD (diff) and were warned by the nominator (Star Mississippi).
When questioned about whether these IPs belong to them or their friends, A&P denied having any knowledge of it. However, there are enough similarities to suggest these IPs were used by A&P. If true, A&P is possibly misleading other users with their identity because the geolocation of these IPs and a claim made by A&P don't match.
Amma@Papa and 117.249.163.170 have a unique way of pinging other users, for example, @[[ping|Username]] (diff, diff) and also used another method, @[[User:Example|Example]]. They both made exactly the same edit while shifting from using @[[ping|Username]] to @[[User:Example|Example]] please see this by anon and this by Amma@Papa.
The use of the term Sir/Ma'am (A&P and 117.249.251.26) and a monochrome emoji (☺️) before their signature are shared by both (A&P and 117.209.199.111)
Finally, a similar way of apologizing and promising not to repeat, e.g., "I promise I will not repeat" ('diff) vs. "I promise, myself and my other editor friends,..." (diff) was observed, indicating a pattern consistent with their previous sock, Commonedits.
Commonedits in their first edit claimed that 61.3.228.240 (talk · contribs · WHOIS) belongs to them. If true, all the IP addresses share the same ISP and geolocation, further confirming a connection between all these accounts. GSS 💬 15:03, 29 April 2024 (UTC)
Comments by other users
- Accused parties may also comment/discuss in this section below. See Defending yourself against claims.
- My IP address does start with 117 but even Drishti and Saumya's IPs (The editors about whom I had mentioned here [1].
start with 117). This is mainly because myself, Drishti and Saumya are south indians. I'm originally from Kerala while Drishti and Saumya are from Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Moreover, many editors from Kerala and Chennai share the same IP which doesn't mean we are WP:SOCKs.