+The Golem Posted February 23, 2006 Posted February 23, 2006 Sorry to bring it up again, but does anyone else get the feeling that the forum is awash with sock puppets? Don't worry, it's not a witch hunt just an observation - what do you think? Quote
+purple_pineapple Posted February 23, 2006 Posted February 23, 2006 I just thought we had lots of new people on at the moment - which is all good! Wasn't aware of any puppet-esque postings - apart from the one above of course! On a diff issue - I tried using 'fast reply' for this - does it actually DO anything??? I gave up and went back to 'Add reply' instead! Dave Quote
Deego Posted February 23, 2006 Posted February 23, 2006 (edited) I think I am real :D Fast reply works for me Dave. Edited February 23, 2006 by Deego Quote
+Haggis Hunter Posted February 23, 2006 Posted February 23, 2006 If there are any Sock Puppets on this forum that are intent on causing trouble, then I am sure they will come out in the wash Quote
NickPick Posted February 23, 2006 Posted February 23, 2006 One of the rules of the universe is that Socks (and therefore sock puppets) will go missing in the wash, but we'll only ever get rid of half of them this way BTW, I used fast reply for this, so if you're reading it, it works for me. Quote
mjbvbjjbtmb Posted February 23, 2006 Posted February 23, 2006 Sorry to bring it up again, but does anyone else get the feeling that the forum is awash with sock puppets? Don't worry, it's not a witch hunt just an observation - what do you think? Can't say I had noticed any behavour which would make me think of sock puppets. Maybe you get people like me who read regularly but post irregularly. on a slightly serious note...just my observation.... this constant raising/accusing of sock puppets may put newbies off and give the impression that this forum is a group of regular posters belonging to an elite clique of cachers who are suspicious of newcomers. Having said that I'm pleased to say that the new cachers have received a great welcome, as did i on my first post! Quote
+Kitty Hawk Posted February 23, 2006 Posted February 23, 2006 (edited) sock puppets? My understanding is that someone who wanted to say something controversial would create an new account specifically to do the job, so that any repurcussions don't come back on them. Or so that the new account name can support an argument lead by the real account. There's something called a troll that I don't know what is - someone will tell us I expect - what I said above might be a troll... EDIT - I hadn't noticed any posts that raised my suspicions. Edited February 23, 2006 by Kitty Hawk Quote
+Learned Gerbil Posted February 23, 2006 Posted February 23, 2006 Fast reply sticks in a new fast reply box below the fast reply button. Works for me, but that is good, as many of the features of the old forum didn't get past the tight script filters my employer operates. Quote
+John Stead Posted February 23, 2006 Posted February 23, 2006 (edited) Edited as should have gone out under a different name - now there is a giveaway! Sock Puppets are a figment of the imagination - well that is what I think Edited February 23, 2006 by John Stead Quote
=Pock Suppet= Posted February 23, 2006 Posted February 23, 2006 Whose been taking my twisted name in vain? I only exist to log virtual TBs! Quote
+Haggis Hunter Posted February 23, 2006 Posted February 23, 2006 Bet you wish you hadn't done that?? Quote
NickPick Posted February 23, 2006 Posted February 23, 2006 There's something called a troll that I don't know what is - someone will tell us I expect - what I said above might be a troll... A troll is (I think) someone who posts topics which initially look innocent, but are actually designed to raise an argument: An example would be posting on a GPS forum: (Note, this is a ficticious example I've just made up). "What's Magellan's warranty service like? I've scratched the screen of my magellan, and they've said they'll only repair it for a standard charge of £100!". This is designed to elicit lots of responses similar to "£100!, Buy a Garmin, their service is legendary - they've just replaced my 20 year old GPS1 with a brand new top of the range GPS60csx because the token ring connector bent slightly" Then the Magellan lovers fire up, and we end up with a flame war. (Fortunately, they're not all that common here compared to the general usenet) Similar type messages on general IT are designed to produce a flamewar of Mac/Windows/Linux/OS2 proponents. (or Palm/PPC for PDAs) Wikipedia have a definition and examples here Quote
alistair_uk Posted February 23, 2006 Posted February 23, 2006 I think I am going to create a sock puppet account. I will call it "Not Alistair UK" so no one can guess it is me. Quote
Deego Posted February 23, 2006 Posted February 23, 2006 I think I am going to create a sock puppet account. I will call it "Not Alistair UK" so no one can guess it is me. But now if I create one called "Not Alistair UK" everyone will think it IS you :D Quote
+HazelS Posted February 23, 2006 Posted February 23, 2006 (edited) JOKE Is Milton a Troll?? Edited February 23, 2006 by HazelS Quote
+The HERB5 Posted February 23, 2006 Posted February 23, 2006 JOKE My understanding is that someone who wanted to say something controversial would create an new account specifically to do the job, I always thought Moote was a sock puppet, what's his real login. Quote
+Simply Paul Posted February 23, 2006 Posted February 23, 2006 You wait ages for someone to single The Mootster out, and then two turn up at once Quote
+Haggis Hunter Posted February 23, 2006 Posted February 23, 2006 You wait ages for someone to single The Mootster out, and then two turn up at once Ah! But they have both posted the word 'joke' at the beginning, this allows them to say this. Quote
+Moote Posted February 23, 2006 Posted February 23, 2006 JOKE I always thought Moote was a sock puppet, what's his real login. Joke Simply Paul Quote
+The Northumbrian Posted February 23, 2006 Posted February 23, 2006 Sorry to bring it up again, but does anyone else get the feeling that the forum is awash with sock puppets? Don't worry, it's not a witch hunt just an observation - what do you think? [/quote So, whats giving you this idea?Where are they? Who are they? Giz a clue? Nige Quote
+The Golem Posted February 23, 2006 Author Posted February 23, 2006 (edited) Dangerous ground - I don't want to start accusing someone of being a sock puppet when they may not be, especially after the last time I did it, I still haven't recovered from that picture.... Edited February 23, 2006 by The Golem Quote
+The Mars Bars Posted February 23, 2006 Posted February 23, 2006 There's something called a troll that I don't know what is - someone will tell us I expect - what I said above might be a troll... . Having spent way too long in the past on the Rugby League message boards:- A Troll is someone from a rival teams forum deliberately posting on the oppositions forum or indeed someone from your own band of supporters trolling on the oppositions board in a deliberate attempt to wind people up! Not a sock puppet as such, as people generally do it under their own user name. Now who would do a thing like that? Bit like one of us lot posting negative remarks on the Waymarking forum...if they have one? Cheers Dave Quote
+t.a.folk Posted February 23, 2006 Posted February 23, 2006 Sorry to bring it up again, but does anyone else get the feeling that the forum is awash with sock puppets? Don't worry, it's not a witch hunt just an observation - what do you think? Dangerous ground - I don't want to start accusing someone of being a sock puppet when they may not be, especially after the last time I did it, I still haven't recovered from that picture.... Leaves me puzzled about reason for the thread . Quote
+The Golem Posted February 23, 2006 Author Posted February 23, 2006 Leaves me puzzled about reason for the thread . It was intended as a little light hearted relief, nothing more - obviously wasted on some people.... Quote
adrianjohn Posted February 23, 2006 Posted February 23, 2006 Nope cant see any sock puppets round here, but I thought I could smell Troll! Quote
+Cave Troll and Eeyore Posted February 23, 2006 Posted February 23, 2006 Nope cant see any sock puppets round here, but I thought I could smell Troll! Excuse me but i had a bath last August Quote
+Hillhappy1 Posted February 23, 2006 Posted February 23, 2006 If there are any Sock Puppets on this forum that are intent on causing trouble, then I am sure they will come out in the wash Darn it! Sock puppets causing trouble. Something's afoot, i hope they get instep and come to heel, even toe the line. Quote
+stora Posted February 23, 2006 Posted February 23, 2006 If there are any Sock Puppets on this forum that are intent on causing trouble, then I am sure they will come out in the wash Darn it! Sock puppets causing trouble. Something's afoot, i hope they get instep and come to heel, even toe the line. Taxi for Hillhappy1 Quote
someoneelse Posted February 23, 2006 Posted February 23, 2006 I'm a sock puppet and I've been around longer than most of you. Quote
Guest. Posted February 23, 2006 Posted February 23, 2006 I'm a sock puppet and I've been around longer than most of you. Yeah, but you sold out - you found a cache. Quote
The Washers UK Posted February 23, 2006 Posted February 23, 2006 Can someone tell me what a sock puppet is according to Google it's something you make on Blue Peter Quote
someoneelse Posted February 23, 2006 Posted February 23, 2006 I'm a sock puppet and I've been around longer than most of you. Yeah, but you sold out - you found a cache. Only the one. I thought it would give me credibility. Quote
nobby.nobbs Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 i'm fairly housebound at the moment and feeling sorry for myself so any puppet shows are happily watched! the walls are starting to close in so i'm easy to entertain now. when's the next show? Quote
+Morton Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 Can someone tell me what a sock puppet is according to Google it's something you make on Blue Peter It's when somebody already "known" in the forum creates another account with a different name, and pretends to be two people. Quote
Guest. Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 (edited) I'm a sock puppet and I've been around longer than most of you. Yeah, but you sold out - you found a cache. Only the one. I thought it would give me credibility. Forum credibility - maybe. Amongst us puppets though...we all said "That someoneelse, he's becoming someone else" Edited February 24, 2006 by Guest. Quote
Lactodorum Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 Whilst I have watched this thread develop with mild amusement I would point out that it IS against forum guidelines to create "Dummy" accounts, even if in jest. I would advise against it as I would have to (reluctantly) start investigating IP addresses in order to stop the abuse. Know what I mean?! So discuss Sock Puppets/Trolls by all means but PLEASE don't start creating any more. Quote
Deego Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 Oh look who is talking The bigest sock puppet in the UK Quote
+purple_pineapple Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 Oh look who is talking The bigest sock puppet in the UK roflmao touche brian - i look forward to Mr L's response! In all seriousness though, what would be the difference between an account created in jest for amusement on here, and one that is created specifically for placing some hidden caches - the cheshire series of caches by a secret cacher springs to mind - can't remember the name... Both are dummy accounts... Dave Quote
NickPick Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 In all seriousness though, what would be the difference between an account created in jest for amusement on here, and one that is created specifically for placing some hidden caches - the cheshire series of caches by a secret cacher springs to mind - can't remember the name... Both are dummy accounts... Dave It's really a question of intent. I believe that Groundspeak's policy is no sock puppets - especially on the forums. I think this is intended to stop people from using their normal account for their normal discussions, and then having an anonymous sock puppet to use for contensious issues, such as trolling or flaming. My opinion is that if someone is using a sock puppet for good intentions (such as Mutato Nomine or The Missing Cacher) like placing an anonymous cache, which adds to the puzzle factor, than that's not A Bad Thing, and should therefore be allowed / overlooked. Quote
The Royles Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 My opinion is that if someone is using a sock puppet for good intentions (such as Mutato Nomine or The Missing Cacher) like placing an anonymous cache, which adds to the puzzle factor, than that's not A Bad Thing, and should therefore be allowed / overlooked. I would go further and suggest that these are not sock puppet accounts. They were set up for caching purposes and have been used as such. Quote
+purple_pineapple Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 Just to make clear, I'm not suggesting those aliases are bad - just curious! I agree that intent plays an important role... Oh, and as the Royles say, they're not actually posting, but Mutato Nomine could post to give clues or something I suppose! Fat chance of that though, from what I've heard! lol Quote
+Eckington Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 Oh look who is talking The bigest sock puppet in the UK ??????????????????????????????????????????????? Quote
Deego Posted February 24, 2006 Posted February 24, 2006 Oh look who is talking The bigest sock puppet in the UK ??????????????????????????????????????????????? Ok the 2nd bigest Quote
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