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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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[-] AnonomousWolf@lemmy.world 15 points 5 days ago

Using a barcode username is nice for being anonymous

Eg.

IlIIIllIIl

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

[-] Kualdir@feddit.nl 8 points 5 days ago

Flashbacks to Rainbow Six Siege cheaters 💀

[-] dr_robotBones@reddthat.com 3 points 5 days ago

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

[-] nokturne213@sopuli.xyz 1 points 4 days ago

No pipes?

this post was submitted on 09 May 2025

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