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SummitGnome@reddthat.com to asklemmy@lemmy.ml · 2 years ago

With usernames omitting the full address of a username in posts (in most applications), won't impersonation be a massive issue on Lemmy?

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With usernames omitting the full address of a username in posts (in most applications), won't impersonation be a massive issue on Lemmy?

SummitGnome@reddthat.com to asklemmy@lemmy.ml · 2 years ago
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  • Barack Obama@sh.itjust.works
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    As the former U.S. president, I am proud to be a fellow member of this community. Despite evidence pointing to the alternative, I am confident impersonation will not be an issue.

    • Signed

      • Barack Obama, former U.S. president
    • Dr. Zoidberg@lemmy.world
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      As a doctor of humanology, I have examined and can confirm this is the real Obama.

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        We all know your degree is in art history!

      • phorq@lemmy.ml
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        Thanks Mr. Krabs!

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      Thanks, Obama

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      image

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        damn, he was killing off subreddits before it was cool

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      I hope this becomes a Lemmy meme

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      That’s impossible. I know it can’t be the real Obama since he said he only uses Tildes.

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