Well in this case (and if it was POPL, but it's a pretty safe bet considering the format and the timing) it looks like reviewers have indeed rejected it. And I

Well in this case (and if it was POPL, but it's a pretty safe bet considering the format and the timing) it looks like reviewers have indeed rejected it. And I completely agree, it is namespace squatting. Sadly every once in a while it does work (and very effectively), so there is little incentive for the community to punish it. Sorry if my previous comment came off as dismissive, it's just that I'm getting increasingly disillusioned with the state of things in this space.