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Usernames using randomized nonsense (sopuli.xyz)

submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months 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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[–] Hamartiogonic@sopuli.xyz 3 points 10 months 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.

[–] Kualdir@feddit.nl 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I don't really understand that one haha

[–] swelter_spark@reddthat.com 1 points 10 months ago

It used to be common.