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− | When a new web service starts, such as a forum, a social media server or an email portal, the people who sign up get to choose their username on the service, which, in most cases, blocks future users from using those usernames. Common names such as "john" are likely to be taken quickly | + | When a new web service starts, such as a forum, a social media server or an email portal, the people who sign up get to choose their username on the service, which, in most cases, blocks future users from using those usernames. Common names such as "john" are likely to be taken quickly. |
This comic is a list of usernames [[Randall]] suggests should be used if they are available. | This comic is a list of usernames [[Randall]] suggests should be used if they are available. |