WickedGov:Sockpuppetry

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Users are permitted to use multiple accounts for some purposes, but not others.

Sockpuppetry on WickedGov is inappropriate use of alternative accounts.

Permitted uses[edit source]

Undisclosed alternative accounts[edit source]

In some cases, undisclosed alternative accounts may also be permitted. Examples include, but are not limited to:

  • Disclosed alternative accounts: These are almost always permitted. To disclose an alternative account, put a prominent notice on both your main and alternative user page.
  • Privacy reasons: Some users may want to avoid real-world consequences of editing certain controversial articles. Using undisclosed alternative accounts to avoid this is permitted, as long as a user does not edit with multiple accounts in the same topic area.