Posted by O/Cnotary on 2/24/06 10:49pm
Msg #99818

What, may I ask, is a sockpuppet????? n/m

Reply by TitleGalCA on 2/24/06 10:52pm
Msg #99819

Re: What, may I ask, is a sockpuppet?????

O/C check out message 82004 posted by eXpedN. Best explanation I've seen.

Reply by SarahBeth_CA on 2/24/06 10:57pm
Msg #99820

Re: What, may I ask, is a sockpuppet?????

as defined by encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com

An Internet sock puppet is an additional account created by an existing member of an Internet community. This account allows them to pose as a completely different user, sometimes to manufacture the illusion of support in a vote or argument. Other reasons include a desire to support or vote on an issue coupled with a desire to have one's "main" account stay away from the issue. This behaviour is sometimes seen as being dishonest by online communities and as a result these individuals are often labeled as trolls.

Reply by O/Cnotary on 2/24/06 11:09pm
Msg #99821

I checked out the ref. post and read Sarabeths and now I ...

not only understand what the meaning of the term is, but also how it would be frowned upon and also be deceptive. Its like maybe someone was making it look like he/she had others in their court when if fact it was all a sham. Hmmmmm