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Usernames using randomized nonsense (sopuli.xyz)

submitted 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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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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[–] [email protected] 13 points 18 hours ago (3 children)

Using a barcode username is nice for being anonymous

Eg.

IlIIIllIIl

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

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 hours ago

No pipes?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 14 hours ago

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

[–] [email protected] 7 points 18 hours ago

Flashbacks to Rainbow Six Siege cheaters 💀