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'''Name sniping''' is the act of registering a new account for the purpose of taking a special username (typically a word in the dictionary or a legible phrase). Users who partake in this act are known as '''name snipers''', and occasionally make "list accounts" with the special name (such as "ExploiterList") and use the description to name different users of that type. This is synonymous with tracker accounts, where the account lists every account that meets the criteria, such as an [[administrator]]. |
'''Name sniping''' is the act of registering a new account for the purpose of taking a special username (typically a word in the dictionary or a legible phrase). Users who partake in this act are known as '''name snipers''', and occasionally make "list accounts" with the special name (such as "ExploiterList") and use the description to name different users of that type. This is synonymous with tracker accounts, where the account lists every account that meets the criteria, such as an [[administrator]]. |
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| − | Name sniping frequently occurred during Roblox's early history, when it was gaining popularity. Many |
+ | Name sniping frequently occurred during Roblox's early history, when it was gaining popularity. Many name-sniped accounts from that time are inactive. There are debates as to whether inactive namesniped accounts should be forced to relinquish their username so that the namesniped name can become available for new, active players to take. Roblox's stance is that the name is left alone unless there is a violation of the [https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004647846-Roblox-Terms-of-Use Terms of Use], regardless of player activity. |
| − | Name sniping can be used maliciously, such as through impersonation. This occurs when a player creates a similar username to another notable player and pretends to be that account. For instance, |
+ | Name sniping can be used maliciously, such as through impersonation. This occurs when a player creates a similar username to another notable player and pretends to be that account. For instance, {{player link|Builderman}} could have been name-sniped as {{player link|BuiIderman}} (capital i instead of lowercase L). This can become malicious, particularly if that account is used to [[scam]] players who are unable to identify the difference. Of course, that isn't the usual intent of name sniping. |
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| − | == Examples of Name Snipes == |
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| − | * {{player link|Pizza}} |
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| − | * {{player link|Place}} |
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| − | * {{player link|Noob}} |
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| − | * {{player link|Cool}} |
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| − | * {{player link|Fun}} |
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| − | * {{player link|Robux}} |
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| − | * {{player link|Free}} |
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| − | * {{player link|name}} |
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| − | * {{player link|Hacker}} |
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| − | * {{player link|6969}} |
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| − | * {{player link|pro}} |
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| − | * {{player link|brazil}} |
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| − | * {{player link|aaa}} |
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| − | * {{player link|Epic}} |
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| − | * {{player link|User_Name}} |
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| − | * {{player link|SINGAPORE}} |
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| − | * {{player link|Water}} |
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| − | * {{player link|Poke}} |
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| − | * {{player link|Racism}} |
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| − | * {{player link|Look}} |
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| − | * {{player link|keyboard}} |
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| − | * {{player link|Ambulance}} |
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| − | * {{Player link|Anime}} |
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| − | * {{player link|Bacon}} |
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| − | * {{player link|BaconHairMan}} |
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| − | * {{player link|TIX}} |
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| − | }}{{DISPLAYTITLE:Name sniping}} |
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Revision as of 14:54, 30 May 2020
Name sniping is the act of registering a new account for the purpose of taking a special username (typically a word in the dictionary or a legible phrase). Users who partake in this act are known as name snipers, and occasionally make "list accounts" with the special name (such as "ExploiterList") and use the description to name different users of that type. This is synonymous with tracker accounts, where the account lists every account that meets the criteria, such as an administrator.
Name sniping frequently occurred during Roblox's early history, when it was gaining popularity. Many name-sniped accounts from that time are inactive. There are debates as to whether inactive namesniped accounts should be forced to relinquish their username so that the namesniped name can become available for new, active players to take. Roblox's stance is that the name is left alone unless there is a violation of the Terms of Use, regardless of player activity.
Name sniping can be used maliciously, such as through impersonation. This occurs when a player creates a similar username to another notable player and pretends to be that account. For instance, Builderman could have been name-sniped as BuiIderman (capital i instead of lowercase L). This can become malicious, particularly if that account is used to scam players who are unable to identify the difference. Of course, that isn't the usual intent of name sniping.