A phony name made up by a user in order to masquerade as someone else on the Internet. Sock puppets can make controversial comments or vote for or against a cause without revealing their identity.

Sock Puppet Parody has taken aim at some of the most legendary rock and metal bands. They’ve tackled Slipknot, Metallica, Drowning Pool and others in their pun-filled musical covers. The group turned ...

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“Sock puppets” are the scourge of online discussion . Multiple accounts controlled by the same user can dominate comment forums and spread fake news. But now there’s a way to unmask the puppeteers. A ...