A sockpuppet is a fake account,^[0][1] typically on social media platforms,^[2] which is used to provide support for the sockpuppeteer's arguments^[3] by engaging in activities such as upvoting and downvoting comments,^[4] swaying online discourse in the favour of the sockpuppeter.^[5] Sockpuppeteering can be used for other malicious purposes including argument manipulation^[6][7] and abusive tactics such as dogpiling.^[8] Sockpuppeteering on a larger scale may be referred to as astroturfing.^[9][10]

Sockpuppeteer Synonyms

• Sockpuppet Controller^[11][12]

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