Tag: CheckUser
Leona Whitcombe
Wikipedia CheckUser and Oversight: How Privacy and Accountability Work
Explore how Wikipedia uses CheckUser and Oversight tools to balance user privacy with the need for accountability and the fight against sockpuppetry.
Leona Whitcombe
CheckUser Workflow on Wikipedia: How Editors Detect Vandalism with Data Limits
CheckUser is a critical but limited tool used by trusted Wikipedia editors to detect coordinated vandalism by linking accounts through technical data. It doesn't reveal identities but helps stop repeat offenders by uncovering hidden connections behind edits.