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Usernames using randomized nonsense (sopuli.xyz)
submitted 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week 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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[-] Kualdir@feddit.nl 17 points 1 week ago

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

[-] AnonomousWolf@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago

Using a barcode username is nice for being anonymous

Eg.

IlIIIllIIl

It's a combination of lower case L and upper case I

[-] dr_robotBones@reddthat.com 1 points 1 week ago

That's incredible, I'll use this in the future

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