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a deceptive practice in which a person creates multiple fake identities to manipulate online discussions or forums
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Sock puppetry refers to the deceptive practice of creating fake online identities to manipulate discussions or deceive others.
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Using sock puppetry to boost your social media following is unethical and dishonest.
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I heard that some companies use sock puppetry to make their products seem more popular than they actually are.
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In the world of politics, sock puppetry is often used to spread misinformation and influence public opinion.