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28 August 2014
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Caradoc's edits have been mostly disruptive. Removes large parts of Khamis Gaddafi [1] [2] [3]. Introduces hoax content (possible vandalism) on 2014 Libyan conflict [4] [5] [6] [7] [8].

Jdamcassmission was created less than an hour after Caradoc's last edit on Khamis Gaddafi and both have blanked the same section in the article (Caradoc → [9] // Jdamcassmission → [10]). Also, all of their edits are mobile ones (see contribs). The sock only made four edits so far, but I don't think it is too soon to file this SPI. Fitzcarmalan (talk) 01:24, 28 August 2014 (UTC) + Fitzcarmalan (talk) 02:02, 28 August 2014 (UTC)[reply]

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05 September 2014
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Suspected sockpuppets

Focus on User:خميس القذافي/sandbox from all the accounts and the IP.

This interaction report shows a link between CollierRow, Caradoc29105 & خميس القذافي.

CollierRow, Caradoc29105 & خميس القذافي push the same POV regarding Khamis Gaddafi. Callanecc (talk • contribs • logs) 04:25, 5 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

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This is obvious sockpuppetry to me, and considering the ongoing disruption, threats, and possible impersonation, I have blocked Kedlosjeems, Fadheel, and CollierRow. خميس القذافي was blocked in July by User:Daniel Case. Caradoc29105 was blocked in August by User:Mike V. I have deleted the user pages/subpages that the accounts cross-edited as well. -- Ed (Edgar181) 12:55, 5 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

  • The following accounts are  Confirmed to each other and very  Likely Caradoc29105:
21 September 2014
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Same attitude on Khamis Gaddafi and keeps impersonating the person like the previous socks. Fitzcarmalan (talk) 20:30, 21 September 2014 (UTC)[reply]

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09 November 2014
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As usual, adds hoax content to articles [11] (notice the flag of Frolinat which Caradoc and his socks frequently added [12] [13]). User page was also about a hoax war [14] and the contributions are all mobile edits. Fitzcarmalan (talk) 14:01, 9 November 2014 (UTC)[reply]

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22 November 2014
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Same as always: mobile edits, hoax input and use of the flag of Frolinat [15] Fitzcarmalan (talk) 17:32, 22 November 2014 (UTC)[reply]

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24 November 2014
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Same: mobile edits, flag of Frolinat, etc. @Callanecc: Got one more for you. Fitzcarmalan (talk) 05:43, 24 November 2014 (UTC)[reply]

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29 November 2014
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Userpage content before blanking [16] and this message on my talk page [17] look pretty WP:DUCKy to me. Drm310 (talk) 01:01, 29 November 2014 (UTC)[reply]

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09 December 2014
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Obvious enough. Fitzcarmalan (talk) 16:23, 9 December 2014 (UTC)[reply]

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Obvious enough indeed, and blocked. The editor who uses the pseudonym "JamesBWatson" (talk) 20:59, 9 December 2014 (UTC)[reply]

13 December 2014
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Suspected sockpuppets

Hoax vandalism in the Libyan war article.[18] Fitzcarmalan (talk) 21:38, 13 December 2014 (UTC)[reply]

I didn't provide much diffs because I had the impression that you guys knew the drill already. Apologies.
Anyways, Caradoc and his socks usually edit the Libyan civil wars topic by inserting hoax content ([19] [20] [21] [22] [23]) and made up commander names ([24] [25]), etc. That is the case here where he invented a faction called Legio Thora. Furthermore, all of Caradoc's edits were mobile ones too, along with his socks. Also, Veenendaal1564's name format is a bit similar to Caradoc29105 and Welsh33962, no?  Looks like a duck to me. Fitzcarmalan (talk) 13:57, 14 December 2014 (UTC)[reply]
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  • @Fitzcarmalan: In your report section above... . In order to facilitate and expedite your request, please provide diffs to support your case. Please give two or more diffs meeting the following format:
  1. At least one diff is from the sockmaster (or an account already blocked as a confirmed sockpuppet of the sockmaster), showing the behaviour characteristic of the sockmaster.
  2. At least one diff per suspected sockpuppet, showing the suspected sockpuppet emulating the behaviour of the sockmaster given in the first diff.
  3. In situations where it is not immediately obvious from the diffs what the characteristic behaviour is, a short explanation must be provided. Around one sentence is enough for this. Callanecc (talk • contribs • logs) 00:51, 14 December 2014 (UTC)[reply]
19 December 2014
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Mobile contributions, but this time Shaybelaen made a few constructive edits to avoid being detected. Attempted to create an article on his user page [26] (not so sure if this one is 100% hoax too), then creates it in Khaled Kowati's user page, [27] while Khaled Kowati blanks Shaybelaen's sandbox,[28] so they are definitely related to each other. Caradoc and his socks also created (hoax) articles on their user space ([29] [30] [31]). Caradoc impersonated Libyan commanders, mainly Khamis Gaddafi, and so do these two (obvious from Khaled Kowati). Caradoc has an interest in FROLINAT, and he erroneously used the flag in articles before (see the archives). Looks quacky to me. Fitzcarmalan (talk) 11:42, 19 December 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Someone should also check File:Khamis Gaddafi.jpeg and File:Khaled Kowiat.jpg to see if there are copyright restrictions (not my field, sorry). Fitzcarmalan (talk) 12:01, 19 December 2014 (UTC)[reply]
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05 January 2015
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Same hoax vandalism [32] [33] and hoax user page [34]. Khaled Jeems Kowiat uploaded the same deleted file that was created by the previous sock (see last report in archive). Fitzcarmalan (talk) 11:54, 5 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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31 January 2015
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Same as last time and some cases before: hoax battle/war in user space [35] [36], uploads a file similar to a now-deleted one that was uploaded by the previous sock. Requesting CU because I've been absent from this topic for quite a while now, so who knows if there are others out there. Fitzcarmalan (talk) 22:25, 31 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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  •  Clerk endorsed per the provided evidence. It shows the same signs as previous socks. Mike V • Talk 00:38, 1 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]
  • The following accounts are highly  Likely, probably  Confirmed (blocked and tagged):
Callanecc (talk • contribs • logs) 06:26, 2 February 2015 (UTC)[reply]
09 March 2015
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Continues to impersonate Khamis Gaddafi (+ mobile edits like all the previous socks); see the message he dropped on Ponyo's talk page.[37] Fitzcarmalan (talk) 06:28, 9 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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27 March 2015
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Added hoax to Libyan Civil War (2014–present) [38] and edited page of another confirmed Caradoc sock, User talk:Danilovsevastopol [39]. ansh666 03:20, 27 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Adding Alkarzabih, who only had one edit but was to Danilov's TP. ansh666 03:23, 27 March 2015 (UTC)[reply]
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21 April 2015
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The usual fake country/war stuff, on own user talk and User talk:Danilovsevastopol (confirmed sock). Can we lock Caradoc socks' talk pages, or would it be better to just let them do their stuff where most people won't see it? Also, I don't know if CU for sleepers would be helpful. ansh666 21:14, 21 April 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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05 June 2015
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Similar edits about fake conflicts to User:Danilovsevastopol, see contribs for user and IP (6 edits in total). CU for sleepers, I guess. ansh666 23:36, 5 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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  •  Confirmed to the archive:
Monarchic1 (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
Qadkafani (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
Monarchic (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
no No comment with respect to IP address(es)
Sorry, it looks like I was checking right before you, Bbb23. Mike V • Talk 00:49, 6 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
13 June 2015
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Same as always: mobile edits, uploads a fake flag and adds it to the Libyan civil war article. Fitzcarmalan (talk) 22:30, 13 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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19 June 2015
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Familiar nonsense edits introducing fake information to Libyan Civil War (2014–present) [40]. Not sure what can be done about this, maybe a rangeblock? They've used 3 similar IPs now (see previous reports). I wouldn't want the pages vandalized to be semi-protected as other IPs typically contribute good info regularly. ansh666 08:58, 19 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

And now they've come blanking this page. This is getting a bit out of hand. ansh666 17:14, 19 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
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30 June 2015
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His sandbox contains the usual fake conflict stuff, uploaded another fake flag, and he vandalized one of his favorite targets Libyan Civil War (2014–present) with another fake entry [41]. CU for sleepers, since this account was made a week ago. ansh666 23:22, 30 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Adding the IP, which edited the sandbox and seems to have a long history of vandalism (including blocks) and use by Caradoc in the past 2 years or so. ansh666 23:25, 30 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]
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07 July 2015
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WP:DUCK - only 3 edits, 2 removing death info of Khamis Gaddafi [42] and one to the talk page "sandbox" of a confirmed sock [43]. Also matches location of previous Caradoc sock IP (Florida). ansh666 23:12, 7 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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13 July 2015
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Pardon the brief report with lack of diffs (I have to leave my computer very soon), but same ol' Khamis Gaddafi vandalism, only 4 edits to look into. CU for sleepers. ansh666 07:16, 13 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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15 October 2015

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They are all CheckUser  Confirmed expect Karl Vendel which I found a different way (email me if you'd like more info). Callanecc (talk • contribs • logs) 07:29, 15 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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Karl Vendel is the oldest account, I'll leave it up to a clerk whether it's worth leaving it here (my recommendation) or move it. The two IPs above are from public edits to various userpages I've come across during the investigation, as a checkuser I'm making no No comment. Callanecc (talk • contribs • logs) 07:29, 15 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

17 November 2015

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Suspected sockpuppets

All the hallmarks, including fake conflicts in userspace pages at User:Ninetyone33962 (history), User:Miresspine, and User talk:Miresspine (history), a fake/misrepresented flag at File:Territorial Treaty Tandem.jpg (which I've marked for G5), as well as the typical fake information in Libyan Civil War (2014–present) ([44]). IPs also geolocate to known previous locations, NYC and south Florida. CU (on accounts only, of course) for sleepers, as this puppeteer is known to make them. Also pinging User:GB fan, who interacted with one of them. ansh666 08:57, 17 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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18 February 2016

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Suspected sockpuppets

Really, really obvious ones in the typical style. Ira Butterfly's page has the usual fake battle template that involves Libya and random places in Britain. Hadid edited Ira Butterfly's page, just as other socks tend to do in this case. They also uploaded files on Qaddaffi, and have a user page that also references Libya. Also, take a look at their editing on War on Terror: [45][46] (and others). Since this guy has been quiet for a while, I am interested to see if there are any sleepers lurking, as Caradoc29105 is known for it. Callanecc has dealt with this case substantially. GABHello! 22:56, 18 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Also, adding Paolo Thrift, another blocked sockpuppet, for the record. GABHello! 23:03, 18 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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Could we get a range check/block? Thanks, ansh666 23:04, 18 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, thank you for adding those, I forgot about them. Some were also on Ira's page, too; it's worth noting that they haven't caused any disruption in the usual target articles. GABHello! 23:05, 18 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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25 February 2016

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Very blatant case, see userpage. Just can't get enough of Grace Gealey. Also, this IP: 71.200.204.208. Requesting a sleeper check as usual, since they often come in packs. GABHello! 20:25, 25 February 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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20 March 2016

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Fake conflict userpage and obsession with Khamis Gaddafi and related pages: [47][48][49]. The IPs are the same network as the previous rangeblock and have edited only Oynop's user page and the user page/talk of someone who edited a related article talkpage (see contributions; only 4 edits on one and only one on the other). Requesting CU because of a history of sleepers. ansh666 18:48, 20 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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@Ansh666: Nice work, that's him for sure. GABHello! 20:35, 20 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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27 March 2016

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Caradoc29105's previous socks have been in involved hoaxes related to Khamis Gaddafi (including the blocked socks User:KhameesGadhafi, User:Khamis Gaddafi, and others). Khamees Cadhafi created a user page (that I have deleted) about Khamis Gaddafi. That page included an image uploaded by Truant FTS (who has obvious experience with sockpuppeting as evidenced by the ten dummy edits to Stephen A. Douglas in order to get autoconfirmed and upload images). Truant FTS is now editing at User:Cayman Civil War. IPs which have also made edits to User:Cayman Civil War may be useful for geographical information. -- Ed (Edgar181) 13:31, 27 March 2016 (UTC) -- Ed (Edgar181) 13:31, 27 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]

{{Clerk Request}} I intended to request checkuser as I filled out the SPI request template, but forgot to do so. I'm not sure how to reqeust it at this point. -- Ed (Edgar181) 13:35, 27 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]
I (not a clerk) requested CheckUser. For future reference, put the parameter "CU" in the {{SPI case status}} template which is placed directly under the date heading. BethNaught (talk) 13:45, 27 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you. I'll keep it in mind because I'm likely to make the same mistake in the future.  :) -- Ed (Edgar181) 14:23, 27 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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Still quacking as always. The three named accounts are clearly Caradoc29105, and a sleeper check would be ideal given the history of socking. GABHello! 18:51, 27 March 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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  • The following are confirmed:

18 April 2016

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Same fake-conflict userpage and flag uploads; edits to Khamis Gaddafi[50] after the typical 10-garbage-edit autoconfirmation; and using one sock to edit another's page. Interestingly, the second account's userpage acknowledges prior blocks, which is probably a first. IP's only edits are to both users' pages and match previous rangeblocks. Requesting CU due to history of sleepers. ansh666 11:01, 18 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Pinging Huon, who blocked the first already. ansh666 11:07, 18 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]
Adding User:Cayman Islands Civil War, who has an identical userpage to the first account's. ansh666 11:10, 18 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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24 April 2016

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The user made a claim on my talk page that didn't match up to their contribution history. They also edited User:Caradoc29105 twice (i.e. one and two). —Godsy(TALKCONT) 12:08, 24 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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Total duck. CU for sleepers, perhaps, given the history of socking? GABHello! 12:15, 24 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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Mite Virgin (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
Ponyo Ass (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
Mike V • Talk 17:24, 24 April 2016 (UTC)[reply]

14 June 2016

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Impersonation of Khamis Gaddafi and editing on other socks' user pages that contain hoax material.[51][52] Same as always.

Requesting CU for sleepers. Fitzcarmalan (talk) 09:51, 14 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Files uploaded by Khamis:

Fitzcarmalan (talk) 10:13, 14 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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24 June 2016

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[53] Linking to 2011 news reports as "proof" that Khamis Gaddhafi is still alive. Seems to be on the other side of the country as the previous IPs, though, so I dunno. ansh666 01:30, 24 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Back under a new one...[54], looks like he's back in New Jersey. ansh666 19:42, 27 June 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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26 August 2016

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Uploaded the same file (bit by bit) on Commons (c:File:Libyan Resistance.jpg) as a known sock on en.wp (File:Libyan Resistance.jpg). Marked as own work before I fixed it.[55] Magog the Ogre (t • c) 02:46, 26 August 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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This case is being reviewed by GeneralizationsAreBad as part of the clerk training process. Please allow him to process the entire case without interference, and pose any questions or concerns either on his Talk page or on this page if more appropriate.

 Clerk note: The fake battle templates on the talk page are a dead giveaway.  Clerk endorsed for a sleeper check (as this master is known to create them). GABgab 13:48, 26 August 2016 (UTC)[reply]

30 August 2016

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Vandalized the Libyan Civil War article again[56], using the flag uploaded by the previous sock. I'm requesting deletion on Commons. Requesting CU because of a history of sleepers. ansh666 01:15, 30 August 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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 Confirmed, blocked and tagged. No other accounts seen. Closing.--Bbb23 (talk) 15:49, 30 August 2016 (UTC)[reply]

13 October 2016

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The usual fake conflict editing, Khamis Gaddhafi references, editing each others' user/talk pages/sandboxes, lack of edit summaries, etc. Pages edited by this latest farm:

Also, at risk of outing, we now have a confirmed identity on this guy - in the draft about himself, he links a FB profile. I won't link it here, but his hometown is Naples, Florida, which is consistent with the IPs so far.

ansh666 23:45, 13 October 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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Contributions of Shaa MarkazÜn as sock of latest spree by Caradoc

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/Shaa_Markaz%C3%9Cn

Contributions include editing the sandbox of Second English Civil War and an article on Carlos Lobo Robert McClenon (talk) 02:20, 14 October 2016 (UTC) Merged new sock and comments from October 14 case. GABgab 15:51, 14 October 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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This case is being reviewed by GeneralizationsAreBad as part of the clerk training process. Please allow him to process the entire case without interference, and pose any questions or concerns either on his Talk page or on this page if more appropriate.

  •  Clerk endorsed -  1.75x amplified ultimate quack of ultimate destiny. Endorsing for a sleeper check. Could an admin please take care of all the userspace rubbish and pages created? Thanks, GABgab 00:42, 14 October 2016 (UTC)[reply]
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28 October 2016

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Along with a blocked sockpuppet-editing the page of Carlos Lobo. Wgolf (talk) 03:57, 28 October 2016 (UTC)[reply]

I should add that the users name was actually mentioned on a sockpuppets page! Wgolf (talk) 04:00, 28 October 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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  •  Confirmed to Caradoc:
I'll block and tag in a sec. Katietalk 13:21, 28 October 2016 (UTC)[reply]


28 October 2016

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Right after other accounts were blocked, he posted a message on the blocking administrator (and checkuser)'s talk page regarding the draft that is applicable for G5.[57] Dat GuyTalkContribs 14:21, 28 October 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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17 January 2017

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The usual bogus edits to Libyan Civil War (2014–present)[58][59], plus some fake files and such (now even linked to a twitter account! jeez.) that I've tagged G5. See contribs for more. Requesting CU because of a history of sleepers and walled garden sandbox activity. ansh666 01:45, 17 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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25 January 2017

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Vandalized Libya[60] and Libyan Civil War (2014–present)[61] with a commons-uploaded fake flag (which I've marked for deletion there) and the common fixation of Gaddhafi loyalists. Requesting CU because of a history of sleepers. ansh666 21:35, 25 January 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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18 April 2017

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Vandalism on Libyan Civil War (2014-present) and userpage fake article. CU due to history of sleepers. (sorry no diffs; editing from phone. only 6 edits anyways) ansh666 16:00, 18 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Also belatedly Punkyoh (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki), from 2015, self-inserting and vandalising plus an unhealthy obsession with Khaled Kowati seen in previous socks. Too late for CU but just for he record. ansh666 16:18, 18 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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Indexenvy (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
Ali Kahn (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
Noradashy (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
Lockelimbo (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
Kurtelbe (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
Khaled Alkarzabih (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
All blocked and tagged. Yunshui 雲水 09:59, 19 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Halfedbythewrath (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
Aislehash (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
SD444 (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
Greene754 (talk+ · tag · contribs · deleted contribs · logs · filter log · block user · spi block · block log · CA · CheckUser(log) · investigate · cuwiki)
All duly blocktagged. Yunshui 雲水 14:47, 19 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

22 April 2017

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Hoax edits to Libyan Civil War (2014–present) with some dude named "Khaled" again. [62] Doubt there are any sleepers since the last farm was razed, but CU just to be sure. ansh666 19:40, 22 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

[63]...wow. ansh666 19:44, 22 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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23 April 2017

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Can we contact this guy's ISP or something? WP:DUCK Khamis stuff again [64][65]. CU sleeper deal whatever. ansh666 06:26, 23 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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Watchtowers has admitted to being Caradoc29105. — JJMC89 (T·C) 07:59, 23 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Heh, me an admin? Funny. ansh666 19:00, 23 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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 Confirmed.  IP blocked. I probably should have done this yesterday... T. Canens (talk) 07:16, 24 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

26 April 2017

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Incomprehensible addition to the Libyan civil war article [66] and mobile editing. Fitzcarmalan (talk) 05:40, 26 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Collinch just thanked me for blanket reverting him on the Libya article.[67] Caradoc did the same in 2014 when I left a warning on his talk page.[68] Fitzcarmalan (talk) 12:31, 26 April 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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18 October 2017

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WP:DUCK - Shaa Markazün, Carlos Alkarzabih (see names of previous socks), Libyan Civil War vandalism. Geolocation matches previous socks and personal info, but range seems clear. ansh666 19:28, 18 October 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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05 November 2017

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Already soft-blocked for username stuff, but the usual fake Cayman Islands stuff (including his real name) and Khamis Gaddafi nonsense. Requesting CU for history of sleepers. ansh666 11:40, 5 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Also pinging 331dot and Widr, so they're aware. ansh666 11:42, 5 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Now blocked indef by Favonian, thanks. CU request still stands though. ansh666 11:49, 5 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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The following are  Confirmed:

-- zzuuzz (talk) 22:40, 6 November 2017 (UTC)[reply]

20 December 2017

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Fake political/conflict userpages, focused on Cayman Islands: User:Centrist Republic of Australia, User:G13Piff, User:Egregious357, User talk:Egregious357. Egregious357 also edited User:Cayman Civil War (an obviously confirmed Caradock), and cross-edited each others' userpages. CU for sleepers. ansh666 04:51, 20 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Pinging Tornado chaser and Oshwah, who also edited these pages, so you know the next time you see this. ansh666 04:58, 20 December 2017 (UTC)[reply]

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02 February 2018

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See user talk pages - infoboxes for fake political parties and civil wars, including the dreaded fake Cayman Civil War. Also names himself, for anyone who's been following along. CU for history of walled-garden sleepers.

Also, for the record: User:Sckolah (2009) seems to be the first account, predating Caradoc by 5 years. ansh666 19:22, 2 February 2018 (UTC)[reply]

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08 April 2018

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User page: Fake war infobox, Grace Gealey, Carlos Lobo, Khalid, obscure and questionable flags. Almost all the hallmarks. CU for history of sleepers. ansh666 06:46, 8 April 2018 (UTC)[reply]

Adding:
who both as their only edit added Carlos Lobo as Grace Gealey's spouse. ansh666 23:45, 11 April 2018 (UTC)[reply]

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  • The following accounts are  Confirmed:

16 June 2018

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Fake conflict userpage and sandbox[69], fake Cayman political party userpage with himself as founder[70], plus the normal vandalism to Grace Gealey[71]. Requesting CU due to a history of sleepers. ansh666 17:44, 16 June 2018 (UTC)[reply]

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03 October 2018

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I blocked as a WP:DUCK sock (only edit: [72]) but this master has a history of sleepers and walled-garden sandbox editing, so a CU check may or may not catch something. ansh666 03:21, 3 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]

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21 February 2019

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Now-oversighted edits on Grace Byers alleging bigamy and threating a lawsuit of some kind - since this guy has some sort of fantasy that he's married to the actress or something. The username makes it clear. Both accounts are obviously blocked by now, but this master has a history of sleepers, so it might be a good idea to check anyways if TonyBallioni hasn't already (if you have, feel free to decline and close this request). Also pinging 331dot, who blocked both. ansh666 21:24, 21 February 2019 (UTC)[reply]

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  • The following accounts are  Technically indistinguishable from each other:

26 March 2019

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WP:DUCK (maybe needs to be revdel'd while we're at it). Already blocked by Drmies, but there's a long history of sleepers and other concurrently active accounts. ansh666 03:52, 26 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

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You're kidding--this is someone's hobby. JFC. Drmies (talk) 04:00, 26 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, I know, right? This goes back years, unfortunately. ansh666 04:10, 26 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

OK it's a match with Lobo vs. Byers and a bunch of others. Thanks. This is pretty sick. I changed the block to a CU block, and threw some protection at the article. Drmies (talk) 04:09, 26 March 2019 (UTC)[reply]

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