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Is there a semantic differentiation between 'sock' and 'gimmik in internet
« on: April 13, 2009, 09:37:03 AM »
jargon?

Admittedly I have only encountered 'gimmik' on getbig.

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Re: Is there a semantic differentiation between 'sock' and 'gimmik in internet
« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2009, 10:10:18 AM »
To me, a sock puppet is created to agree with and bounce your various musings off of. A gimmick is to troll under.

A gimmick can act as a sock puppet when needed though. 
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Re: Is there a semantic differentiation between 'sock' and 'gimmik in internet
« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2009, 10:16:34 AM »
Quote from: BB on April 13, 2009, 10:10:18 AM
To me, a sock puppet is created to agree with and bounce your various musings off of. A gimmick is to troll under.

A gimmick can act as a sock puppet when needed though. 

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