sockfarm (English, noun)
expansion: sockfarm (plural sockfarms)
Senses:
topics: engineering
natural-sciences
physical-sciences
technology
qualifier: wiki jargon
glosses: A coordinated network of fake online accounts, or "sock puppets", created and operated by a single individual or group to manipulate online platforms, particularly wikis and forums. These sock puppets are used to simulate consensus, sway votes, evade bans, or disrupt discussions. The term "sock farm" emphasizes the large number of these accounts, which are cultivated over time to appear legitimate and influence outcomes.
tags: neologism
Forms:
form: sockfarms
tags: plural