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Usernames using randomized nonsense (sopuli.xyz)

submitted 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I've been noticing an influx of users with anonomized usernames (ie: fjdasklfpudiosa722104891fdaf20j.srv.us).

As a moderator this concerns me because it immediately triggers a 'this is a bot or nefarious actor' instinct. Is there any reason not to be wary of these accounts?

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[–] [email protected] 26 points 3 days ago (9 children)

Technically it can be someone who just wants to be anonymous, but honestly they could at least use something readable

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Also, some people will intentionally add numbers at the end of the alias to make it look like all the good names were already taken. Sort of like a joke or a reference to all the bigger social media platforms.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I don't really understand that one haha

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 days ago

It used to be common.

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