Zeldapedia talk:Blocking Policy

Regarding Sockpuppets
I suggest we re-think out approach to unilaterally perma-banning all sockpuppets. Normally, the reason sockpuppeting is seen an a major internet faux pas is that it allows people to stage a dialogue between two seemingly separate people. The thing is, this doesn't always apply in a wiki setting. Should a user create a sock account to continue editing normally while banned, without doing anything to draw further attention, I suggest that only the sock account receives a permanent ban. An extension to the original account's ban should only be considered when multiple sock accounts are used -- basically, let the first one serve as a warning, and save extensions for repeat offenders. This more closely mirrors how we handle all other offenses. A permanent ban to all accounts should only be considered when the sock(s) and the original are active in wiki discussions at the same time.

I know I'm technically the only active member who actually has the power to implement this, but I won't pretend that my opinion is any more important because of that. So, I want to know what anyone else thinks. Jedimasterlink (talk) 21:31, April 17, 2015 (UTC)