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[[Image:Auspuppet.jpg|thumb|An [[IRL]] sockpuppet.]]
==Quick definition==
[[Sockpuppet]] generally refers to the multiple accounts under the control of a single user, generally for purposes of vandalism or making it seem like you have [[e-popular|friends]].
==Policy==
[[Image:Sockpuppet.JPG|thumb|This is an example of having [[at least 100|too many]] sockpuppets.]]
We generally don't mind if an established user creates a sockpuppet, although you may get the <nowiki>{{sockpuppet}}</nowiki> template on your user page. If you are a vandal, you will get blocked. If you use sockpuppets to continue vandalising, they will get blocked along with [[your mom|your IP]]. If you make [[at least 100|too many]] sockpuppets, you will probably be assumed to be a [[Gay|fgt]] vandal, resulting in [[banhammer]] [[luv]].

On ED, almost all [[Special:Listadmins|Bureaucrats]] have Checkuser, so we advise practicing your sockpuppet activities [[Wikipedia|somewhere else]].

==General advice==
===Don't take part in sockpuppetry===
This one goes without saying, really. It makes [[you]] look suspicious, and you will probably be found out in short order. Despite the fact that we probably won't mind, if you continuously create new accounts action will most likely be taken. This can range from a talking to all the way to account blocks and IP bans.
===Use them responsibly===
If you really want to use sockpuppets, use them responsibly. Trying to win an argument using [[at least 100]] fake accounts will probably result in you being [[ban|pwnt]]. If you keep them separate, and use them in a way that causes no problems to ED, there generally isn't a problem.
===Dodging a ban via a sockpuppet===
Instaban. Period.
==What to do==
If you see obvious sockpuppetry, like two accounts made in a minute coordinating vandalism, label them with the sockpuppet template, like so:
<nowiki>{{sockpuppet|Thedreadedkettle}}</nowiki>
which produces
{{sockpuppet|Thedreadedkettle}}
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If you are an [[Special:Listadmins|Admin]] with [[Special:CheckUser|CheckUser]] access, you can use that tool to help identify sockpuppets and sockpuppet IPs. Block as required. If you do not have CheckUser then find someone who does and let them know what's up.

== Known Offenders ==
Look at their contributions and don't act like they did:
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'''Past''':
*[[User:Jacknstock]]: [[User:Aussieintn]], [[User:Banaan]]
*[[User:Miltopia]]: Unknown.
*[[User:ByAppointmentTo]]: [[User:OhLawdIsDatSum]], [[User:Warm, Sticky Cum Fountain]]
*[[PirateSmackK]]: A [[Lunix]] [[Fanboi]]. Pretends to be a [[moron]] for tactical reasons, but actually he is a checkuser & oversight at [[TOW]] and an electronics engineer in real life. Usually found vandalizing [[User talk:Zaiger]] for teh [[lulz]]. He really hates [[Fag|Zaiger]].
'''Present'''
*None, as it would be giving them the [[Cock|attention]] they crave being listed here.

[[Category:ED Policy]]

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