An investigation into the edits surrounding David Woodard on Wikipedia uncovered a widespread self-promotion effort. Wikipedia editor Grnrchst identified a network of approximately 200 accounts promoting Woodard's name in at least 93 articles and creating articles in over 92 languages. The activity began in 2015, with a significant focus on self-published sources. The operation produced a new article every six days, showcasing a remarkable commitment to promoting Woodard's presence across diverse languages and platforms over a decade.
A Wikipedia editor who goes by 'Grnrchst' discovered what may have been the largest self-promotion operation in Wikipedia's history, spanning over a decade and covering 200 accounts.
Accounts inserted Woodard's name into no fewer than 93 articles, often referencing self-published sources, creating a new article every six days across at least 92 different languages.
They quickly branched out into various languages from all corners of the globe, writing articles even in constructed languages, eventually producing mostly low-effort stub articles.
Grnrchst's investigation revealed that this extensive promotion effort demonstrated unusual and coordinated interest in Woodard's presence on Wikipedia.
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