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Usernames using randomized nonsense (sopuli.xyz)
submitted 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days 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 10 points 5 days ago

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 5 days ago

Ah, thanks for this.

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