Wikimedia sends legal threat to WikiPR over sockpuppetry and meatpuppetry

I have to say, I have mixed feelings about this. Not about said meat-sockery. That’s a legitimate problem.

My issue is, Wikimedia controls the code. It seems like the first line of defense for a future-facing organization is to fix the problem, literally at the source. Design a solution that makes this problem go away.

Recall the hubbub around MP3s? “Your failed business model is not my problem.” Instead of litigating what will likely be an endless line of meaty puppet socks (like the hydra of old, cut off one head, two more will spring up in its place), fix the problem.

Do I have a solution? Of course not. I’m armchair commenter…};^)