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Usernames using randomized nonsense (sopuli.xyz)

submitted 11 hours ago* (last edited 11 hours ago) by Burstar@sopuli.xyz to c/fediverse@lemmy.world

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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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[–] fxomt@lemmy.dbzer0.com 15 points 10 hours ago* (last edited 10 hours ago) (1 children)

Checking the modlog i see one user - @abff08f4813c@j4vcdedmiokf56h3ho4t62mlku.srv.us, who [despite the weird name] seems like a legitimate account.

Which the reason afaik they have such a weird name is: https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/26773150/14235814

Are there any other users you've noticed with this type of username/instance name? This is the only one i saw.

[–] Burstar@sopuli.xyz 3 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

Which the reason afaik they have such a weird name is:

Wierdly, when I click on the link I get a 'server cannot handle the request error'.

Regardless, I agree that it 'acts' like a legit account, but still think it's sus as hell. That entry in the modlog is from today, but I've definitely handled similar accounts in the past, and seen others do so elsewhere.

[–] fxomt@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

Sorry bout that. Instance was down for some time.

Anyways here's a mirror just in case

That entry in the modlog is from today, but I’ve definitely handled similar accounts in the past, and seen others do so elsewhere.

I didn't see any of that, but i'll take your word for it. Still, this is most likely, if not definitely a real account.

[–] Burstar@sopuli.xyz 3 points 9 hours ago

Ah, thanks for this.