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99% of my edits are as an IP editor, by preference (my first edit was with a registered user name because I thought that was what you were supposed to do - but when I found out otherwise, and couldn't remember the chosen name or password I decided it would be much simpler to just stick with not using any account). I have only created an account to upload images and to edit maliciously semi-protected pages, and minor other purposes. Multiple accounts for separate purposes is not a violation of policy. I am very careful to not use any account inappropriately. The same can not be said for the WP:SPA Mrshaba, who recently engaged in canvassing to bolter support for his edit of his page. I refuse to confirm or deny that any of the above accounts are by the same user, as that would violate the principle of anonymity. Forgetting to log in does not constitute sockpuppetry. This report, is not only frivolous, but also malicious in intent. Apteva ( talk) 19:41, 9 October 2008 (UTC) reply
Agree that something is going on and I notice that there is no overlap in contributions. Accounts are only active during gaps in the other two accounts. But there is not enough evidence for me to take action. Strongly recommend taking to WP:RFCU, and make sure to include how you think Oakwillow is related (there is no mention of that account here). — Wknight94 ( talk) 02:30, 21 October 2008 (UTC) reply
As I read the guidelines it says that tagging alternative accounts is encouraged but not required, and goes on to detail reasons for each. My position at the moment is that for reasons of anonymity I prefer to neither confirm not deny whether any or all are alternate accounts, and strongly welcome suggestions as to whether any accounts have been used inappropriately. Also it is my understanding that the public outing of an editor is a cardinal sin, and whether done externally or internally has lead to at least one valued editor needing to leave WP because that occurred. Apteva ( talk) 18:32, 21 October 2008 (UTC) reply
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99% of my edits are as an IP editor, by preference (my first edit was with a registered user name because I thought that was what you were supposed to do - but when I found out otherwise, and couldn't remember the chosen name or password I decided it would be much simpler to just stick with not using any account). I have only created an account to upload images and to edit maliciously semi-protected pages, and minor other purposes. Multiple accounts for separate purposes is not a violation of policy. I am very careful to not use any account inappropriately. The same can not be said for the WP:SPA Mrshaba, who recently engaged in canvassing to bolter support for his edit of his page. I refuse to confirm or deny that any of the above accounts are by the same user, as that would violate the principle of anonymity. Forgetting to log in does not constitute sockpuppetry. This report, is not only frivolous, but also malicious in intent. Apteva ( talk) 19:41, 9 October 2008 (UTC) reply
Agree that something is going on and I notice that there is no overlap in contributions. Accounts are only active during gaps in the other two accounts. But there is not enough evidence for me to take action. Strongly recommend taking to WP:RFCU, and make sure to include how you think Oakwillow is related (there is no mention of that account here). — Wknight94 ( talk) 02:30, 21 October 2008 (UTC) reply
As I read the guidelines it says that tagging alternative accounts is encouraged but not required, and goes on to detail reasons for each. My position at the moment is that for reasons of anonymity I prefer to neither confirm not deny whether any or all are alternate accounts, and strongly welcome suggestions as to whether any accounts have been used inappropriately. Also it is my understanding that the public outing of an editor is a cardinal sin, and whether done externally or internally has lead to at least one valued editor needing to leave WP because that occurred. Apteva ( talk) 18:32, 21 October 2008 (UTC) reply