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What does sockpuppeting mean?

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Justputitdown · 02/02/2023 17:27

Just that!

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LilyMumsnet · 02/02/2023 17:29

Hi OP

It's posting under multiple usernames on one thread. Sometimes it's accidental but it can also be disingenuous! If you have any concerns, please do report them to us using the report button.

DemBonesDemBones · 02/02/2023 17:29

I don't understand deleting a really interesting thread because of it.

ofwarren · 02/02/2023 17:29

👇

What does sockpuppeting mean?
POTC · 02/02/2023 17:28

Creating a fake name/account to argue against or agree with yourself on a thread

AnotherAppleThief · 02/02/2023 17:28

Namechanging throughout a thread to create the illusion of multiple different posters.

wellpaddedintherear · 02/02/2023 17:28

I think it’s where a poster comes on under one name,changes it and comes back under a different one

i could be wrong

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