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Would you take a look at the sockpuppetry tag left by a non-administrator atUser:STOPNIAC, a user that you blocked for reasons not directly related to sockpuppetry, and take any needed action? I have concerns that it is misleading, but per template instructions, I'm hesitant to touch. Thanks!Russ Woodroofe (talk)10:58, 13 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

(talk page stalker)Asked at User talk:Just want to make some quick edits here#STOPNIACCabayi (talk)11:55, 13 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Cabayi, thank you for following up! It sounds like it was no big deal in the end, but also like it might've been worth bringing to attention.Russ Woodroofe (talk)15:03, 14 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

It was, and thanks for flagging it.Cabayi (talk)15:19, 14 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Hi. Just a quick note to let you know that I blockedthis IP today, as it seems a clear evasion of your block onSpecial:IPContributions/92.62.122.37. Just mentioning it here, in case it is something that you are involved with longer term, as I have only given it a cursory glance.TigerShark (talk)15:01, 13 February 2026 (UTC)[reply]