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NeoGreen

(4,033 posts)
Fri Jun 19, 2015, 07:25 AM Jun 2015

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...here...


An unrelated topic/post go me thinking...

Would it be wrong for me to create a new account named "SockPuppet"?

Would that be wrong?

Too subtle?

How about, SockPuppet42 (since I have all the answers to life, the universe and everything)

The Vermincelli want to know...


Disclaimer #2
My hypothetical "SockPuppet/SockPuppet42 accounts weren't necessarily to be created here in DU.

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Insert Safe Haven Disclaimer... (Original Post) NeoGreen Jun 2015 OP
The only official statements that have been discerned from answers in the AtA forum... trotsky Jun 2015 #1
Even better... NeoGreen Jun 2015 #3
Rules may have changed, deucemagnet Jun 2015 #2
That has always been my understanding... NeoGreen Jun 2015 #4
Too subtle for the average religionista, I'd imagine. mr blur Jun 2015 #5
Wrong? No. Sock Puppet Jun 2015 #6
Ooops...sorry... NeoGreen Jun 2015 #7
LOL n/t trotsky Jun 2015 #8
Too funny! But, Curmudgeoness Jun 2015 #9
I actually have a post in ATA right now asking for permission to make a sock LostOne4Ever Jun 2015 #10

trotsky

(49,533 posts)
1. The only official statements that have been discerned from answers in the AtA forum...
Fri Jun 19, 2015, 08:52 AM
Jun 2015

seem to be that unless one is using a sock to get around a 5-hide temporary ban, there isn't an issue. But I don't feel like pushing it.

NeoGreen

(4,033 posts)
3. Even better...
Fri Jun 19, 2015, 10:37 AM
Jun 2015

...the hypothetical "SockPuppet42" account could have its password set as "password".

That way everyone could have an equal platform.

I mean really, why fight the inevitable?

deucemagnet

(4,549 posts)
2. Rules may have changed,
Fri Jun 19, 2015, 09:38 AM
Jun 2015

but around 2006 I created my current account because I was tired of the username I had since 2003. Admin contacted me stating that there is only one account allowed per person and that one of my accounts had to be deleted. They were very cool about it, but I wouldn't want to push the limits. I think the use of sock puppets on a discussion board such as this is a dishonest tactic, anyway.

NeoGreen

(4,033 posts)
4. That has always been my understanding...
Fri Jun 19, 2015, 10:39 AM
Jun 2015

...of the rules.

And maybe it is why I react negatively to even a hint of sockpuppetry.


Or, it's just me being a humorless jerk.


NeoGreen

(4,033 posts)
7. Ooops...sorry...
Fri Jun 19, 2015, 11:54 AM
Jun 2015

...guess I should have completed a little research before my post.

No harm intended, just some useless venting.

In my defense I might suggest:
Sock Puppet - Good.
Sockpuppet - Bad.


It's all about the "space" one affords their fellow message board enthusiasts.

LostOne4Ever

(9,591 posts)
10. I actually have a post in ATA right now asking for permission to make a sock
Sun Jun 21, 2015, 03:26 AM
Jun 2015

[font style="font-family:'Georgia','Baskerville Old Face','Helvetica',fantasy;" size=4 color=teal]A little joke I got planned for the pastafarian group if it is approved [/font]

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