Sock Puppet people/multiple personalities

[Anti Pro]

I hate taking up more space to ask more questions, but this has really made me curious.

In reading a number of threads, it started in BBQ pit, but I've seen it elsewhere too. 'Sock Puppet' people who materialize to back up or cheer on someone who is being either flamed or criticized.

Then the multiple personality, I don't understand why someone would do this. I don't mean changing their user names, I get that. It doesn't make any difference to Chicago Reader whether someone calls themselves 'Joe' 'Steve' and 'Gertrude' but what would be the reason for it?? One whole thread was about, you are too, I am not, you are too! I picture kids in a sandbox, but I'm not sure what would motivate someone to do this, unless it is just the thrill to deceive. Boy, this is sounding naive. Is this something that is discussed, and discouraged, or just an object of curiousity and left alone?

:confused:
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Judy



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[MrKnowItAll]

Anti, no offense, but let's wait until we weed out these idiots to discuss this. Talking about them, even behind their backs, encourages them.

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[Nu Vo Da Da]

Amen MrKnowItAll, you are the smartest and coolest poster on this board. I think we all should honor and respect everything you say! You're always right, and you know it all!

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[MrKnowItAll]

Um. I'm not sure, but I think Nu Vo is pulling my leg. Is there a problem?

[Nu Vo Da Da]

Well...the topic was about people using sock puppets to unconditionally support things they say....

[NicePete]

Nu Vo and MrKnowItAll are exactly right. I couldn't have said it better myself. I really admire their eloquence and perceptiveness. You guys are the smartest posters on this board.

Your pal,

Kukla (or is it Ollie?)

[manhattan]

There's no definite answer to this, so it doesn't belong here. But it's not really a debate, especially given the responses (wise guys! ;) ). And you are all being too nice for the pit. I really hate to send yet another "What is a troll?" thread to TubaDiva, but About This Message Board seems to be the least worst place for this thread.

So off it goes.


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