Thread:Andrey Andrey/@comment-26268426-20170123181753/@comment-25390652-20170123182527

Basically, sock == alternate account.

More detailed description:

Sockpuppet is a term used to refer to a someone who has created another account to cause a problem on a community. This may be to:
 * Avoid a block/ban
 * Post vandalism
 * Harass another user
 * Create drama