Wikipedia:Dealing with sockpuppets

This is an essay on the conduct policy.

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When handling a sockpuppet problem, use the method that creates the least amount of drama possible.
When reporting sockpuppets, be concise, be polite, be patient.
Never taunt a sockpuppet or put tags on a sockpuppet's user pages. Doing so is disruptive.