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# Bluesky is under fire for allowing usernames with racial slurs
- URL: https://werd.io/bluesky-is-under-fire-for-allowing-usernames-with-racial-slurs/
- Published: 2023-07-18T02:26:04.000Z
- Updated: 2023-07-18T02:26:04.000Z
- Author: Ben Werdmuller
- Tags: #Import 2025-06-13 09:21

A cautionary tale to say the least. The linked PR with slurs removed from a username denylist is rough to see. Real, vulnerable apologies and strong action to correct would go some way, but it might be too late. [#Technology](https://werd.io/tag/Technology)

\[[Link](https://techcrunch.com/2023/07/17/bluesky-racial-slurs-banned-list-usernames/)\]