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Re:X Is Reportedly Selling Inactive Usernames for $50k by bko on Sunday November 05, 2023 @09:42PM (#38158172)
Isn't this another form of cyber squatting? Highly coveted names encourage people to snap them up and hoard them with the hopes of reselling later. And they're almost certain sophisticated organized projects. Maybe not at the onset of social media, but now for sure. I've also heard that if you have a coveted name you're constantly fighting hacking attempts.
Re:X Is Reportedly Selling Inactive Usernames for $50k by neaden on Sunday November 05, 2023 @09:48PM (#38158220)
I think there is a difference between a name that is covered because it's cool or noteworthy vs. a name that's coveted because it implies the identity of the person. If a business or celebrity is leaving Twitter they still probably would not want someone to have their old Twitter name because it could lead to deception.