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violations in articles on individuals, arguing against defamation on ethical and policy grounds. Editing styles: MyWikiBiz often spoke of himself in the first person plural, not so WikiGnosis (that I saw). Self descriptions: MyWikiBiz's press release says he is in
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in the event that Durova isn't available when a checkuser wishes to decide on this check, I have also got a copy of the email correspondance Durova mentions. If needed, my copy will be forwarded. Cheers,
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differences and not similarities. So what in the editing histories is similar? Durova's previous suggestion was that WikiGnosis was a sock of JB196. (Apparently the idea is that he must be a sock of
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Patrick got back to me. He didn't specifically comment on RFCU issues, but didn't offer any reason against running the check. I'll forward his e-mail upon request to any checkuser or clerk.
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