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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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[-] Hamartiogonic@sopuli.xyz 3 points 5 days ago

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.