Originally posted by Noa
really? I had no idea that was not allowed. o.0 (although I don't have a second account anyway) but other than bashing, why is it not allowed, waste of space or something??
Forum Guidelines & RulesA second account allows members to pose as a completely different user, sometimes to manufacture the illusion of support in a vote or argument. Other reasons include a desire to support or vote on an issue (coupled with a desire to have one' s main account stay away from the issue). In the past, the first socks were used to play a joke on members without any malicious intent involved. After the joke was played out, the account became inactive, and therefore, socking was allowed. Until more members started abusing the concept and the accounts were used to troll, flame bait, flame, bash and to break the forum rules. Since then, socking has become a bannable offense.