In this thread we identify sock puppets, alter egos, etc

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB

I would actually find it useful to have a thread listing username changes...be they innocent or cowardly banned sockpuppets. Some of you change your name frequently, and I'm starting to lose track of who's who.

As for the sockpuppets, and by that I really mean just new screennames of banned users who can't go away, that would be a helpful list. I think someone else here has been able to track spammers/trolls IP addresses, too?

I would assume that would have to be the administrator; I don't know that our IP addresses show up anywhere in our posts or anywhere else on the site, and I don't think moderators or super moderators have access to that info.

[PeppyGPhiB]

Originally Posted by KSigkid

I would assume that would have to be the administrator; I don't know that our IP addresses show up anywhere in our posts or anywhere else on the site, and I don't think moderators or super moderators have access to that info.

Well there was someone here - maybe Benzgirl or nittanyalum? - who was somehow tracing when trolls were the same person...

Originally Posted by KSigkid

I would assume that would have to be the administrator; I don't know that our IP addresses show up anywhere in our posts or anywhere else on the site, and I don't think moderators or super moderators have access to that info.

When I was a mod, there was a thing on the bottom right corner of the posts I could click to see the user's IP address. I only had access to the IP addresses for the posts in the forums I modded. It's been years since then, so I don't know if the current software still allows for that. There's a lot of stuff we regular people don't see.

If John granted Super Mod status that includes banning people, I think they'd have access to IP info as well.

[epchick]

Originally Posted by Tippiechick

(Not directed at you Sensuret--) This thread is not going to end well if we keep mentioning those that we prefer to stay far away and in their happy place. I guess that is what has me all riled up.

I agree. It's like looking into the mirror and calling "Bloody Mary" 3 times. Sometimes you might get lucky and she won't show up, and sometimes she'll show up in full force! lol.

[gee_ess]

Originally Posted by epchick

I agree. It's like looking into the mirror and calling "Bloody Mary" 3 times. Sometimes you might get lucky and she won't show up, and sometimes she'll show up in full force! lol.

I don't know what this means...
Is this an actual GCer or a literary reference?

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by gee_ess

I don't know what this means...
Is this an actual GCer or a literary reference?

Per The Wiki:

Bloody Mary is a ghost or witch featured in Western folklore. She is said to appear in a mirror when her name is called three times (or sometimes more, depending upon the version of the story), often as part of a game at slumber parties.

[epchick]

Originally Posted by gee_ess

I don't know what this means...
Is this an actual GCer or a literary reference?

Seriously? You haven't played "Bloody Mary?" No it's not a GC reference.

ETA: Just saw that MysticCat & I posted at the same time. That is "Bloody Mary."

[gee_ess]

I guess we were too busy at slumber parties putting each other's bras in the freezer and trying to lift someone with only our index fingers!

[gee_ess]

Originally Posted by SydneyK

Back on topic - I'm curious how Sheetcake got started. I don't need to know who (s)he is, but I'd love to know the backstory.

^^ This type of thing is why I thought the thread would be entertaining.

Originally Posted by SydneyK

Back on topic - I'm curious how Sheetcake got started. I don't need to know who (s)he is, but I'd love to know the backstory.

I think there's only a handful of us left who know the Sheetcake story.

[Benzgirl]

Originally Posted by OTW

I think there's only a handful of us left who know the Sheetcake story.

Oh, do tell Sandy

Originally Posted by PeppyGPhiB

Well there was someone here - maybe Benzgirl or nittanyalum? - who was somehow tracing when trolls were the same person...

I think both of us were keeping track for a while. Mine began with the Allona/Cedric/Jolly Greek Giant/etc. I let it die for maybe 9 months, then it came back as Pew Buck and wished me the creepiest Happy Birthday.

Of course, we have TEITY. Even when he tries to disguise his posts, we know it is him. His one liners with misspelled words and misuse of the English language are too easy. I just sit back and imagine him having the DTs when he tries to abstain from smilies. Eh, he probably just downs another shot to calm his nerves.

[Tippiechick]

Originally Posted by gee_ess

^^ This type of thing is why I thought the thread would be entertaining.

The "fun" sockpuppets have stories that won't be told to the general public of GC. They prefer to stay hidden in the backdrop of inside jokes. In other words, you'll never be able to know the stories behind them. Just enjoy the cheer they spread across GC.

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by Tippiechick

(This is something that has been missing for about two-three years now...)

It's nice to be missed.

[SHEETCAKE]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

Senusret I - The Grand Basileus of Hotness

Originally Posted by Pope

Oh, Heavens. This could turn ugly.
'Tis time to pray for world peace (ahem, GC peace).
And now I'm off, as I need a piece of cake.

Originally Posted by alphagamzetagam

I'll bite - My personal favorite -

Sheetcake - Posts pictures of humorous or relevant cakes on threads that have gone down the shitter.

Originally Posted by SydneyK

Back on topic - I'm curious how Sheetcake got started. I don't need to know who (s)he is, but I'd love to know the backstory.

Perhaps you could put these people on the [strike]case[/strike]cake.

Originally Posted by OTW

I think there's only a handful of us left who know the Sheetcake story.

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by OTW

When I was a mod, there was a thing on the bottom right corner of the posts I could click to see the user's IP address. I only had access to the IP addresses for the posts in the forums I modded. It's been years since then, so I don't know if the current software still allows for that. There's a lot of stuff we regular people don't see.

If John granted Super Mod status that includes banning people, I think they'd have access to IP info as well.

That makes sense - it makes sense that mods would have access to that information, at least in their own forums.

I really have no idea, though; never been a moderator and never really discussed it with anyone who is.