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ASK HN: Microsoft blocking 'offensive' words in password

4 points by kiproping 12y ago

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

elmar 12y ago
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.
duncan_bayne 12y ago
Are you sure it's not blocking on 'microsoft'?
- kiproping 12y ago
  i am sure
smeyer 12y ago
You're incorrect. I had no trouble creating a password Testd\\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.
MalcolmDiggs 12y ago
> microsoft are dicks 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.
- kiproping 12y ago
  seems to be the space that is not allowed
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ponyous 12y ago
I mean so what? I am more concern that they do not allow passwords longer than 16 chars.