Tender, 8 months ago

I don’t have much to say about Pebble yet, but I like that they are considering the value of “short” handles so early on.

Handles shorter than 4 characters are not allowed (sorry Joe, Ike, Amy, and Eve). Handles shorter than 8 characters are vulnerable to reclamation if unused. In this case, a backup handle is reserved.

A pebble signup form accepting a handle shorter than 8 characters as well as a backup handle, which is also reserved.

Tender, 8 months ago

I noticed too that a number of common given names have been reserved as well. Here’s one waiting patiently for @chrismessina (IG:Chris).

This isn’t typically the kind of feature you find on a brand new social network. Kudos given where kudos are due.

joy, 8 months ago

@Tender @chrismessina That only works for unclaimed handles. Unfortunately someone is already impersonating me on that service.

Tender, 8 months ago

@joy @chrismessina First come, first served, of course. I was not so early to get my given name, but did get my surname. They can’t please everyone, but I imagine this strategy combats automated squatters.

I did a search for your impersonator to report and could not find them. Happy to do so if you have a link.

chrismessina, 8 months ago

@Tender @joy Curious if someone will grab @chrismessina over there since I already have the @Chris handle!

Tender, 8 months ago

@chrismessina @joy @Chris you didn’t set your full name as the backup?