ASK HN: Microsoft blocking 'offensive' words in password

4 点作者 kiproping超过 10 年前

I tried using the word dxxk/pxxxy in my password, but it says character not allowed. Is it fair. Screenshot http://imgur.com/rbQdbYP<p>URL: https://signup.live.com pass: microsoft are dicks

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MalcolmDiggs超过 10 年前

> microsoft are dicks<p>It's triggering an error because you're using the word "are" (plural) after "Microsoft", which is singular. I'm sure "Microsoft is a dick" or "Microsoft is dickish" would pass muster.

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smeyer超过 10 年前

You're incorrect. I had no trouble creating a password Testd\<i>\</i>ks1! with the word in question. I think it's because you tried to use a space? Or else didn't meet their password requirements.

ponyous超过 10 年前

I mean so what? I am more concern that they do not allow passwords longer than 16 chars.

duncan_bayne超过 10 年前

Are you sure it's not blocking on 'microsoft'?

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elmar超过 10 年前

if the password is a private information, why can't the user have any password we wish, as long as is secure, really stupid measure.