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The tool is to be used to fight vandalism, to check for sockpuppet abuse, and to limit disruption of projects. It must be used only to prevent damage to any WikiOasis wiki or the community. | The tool is to be used to fight vandalism, to check for sockpuppet abuse, and to limit disruption of projects. It must be used only to prevent damage to any WikiOasis wiki or the community. | ||
The tool should not be used to apply pressure on editors; or as a threat against another editor in a content dispute. A valid reason to lookup user information must be stated explicitly. Note that alternative accounts are not forbidden, so long as they are not used in violation of the | The tool should not be used to apply pressure on editors; or as a threat against another editor in a content dispute. A valid reason to lookup user information must be stated explicitly. Note that alternative accounts are not forbidden, so long as they are not used in violation of global or local policy. Global policy on this matter sets out the following basic requirements: | ||
* All alternative accounts must be disclosed, and | |||
* all alternative accounts must have a legitimate reason to exist, as decided by Stewards. | |||
Notification to the account that is checked is permitted but is not mandatory. Similarly, notification of the check to the community is not mandatory, but may be done subject to the provisions of the privacy policy. | Notification to the account that is checked is permitted but is not mandatory. Similarly, notification of the check to the community is not mandatory, but may be done subject to the provisions of the privacy policy. | ||