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why the username uses "@" at the begginning? (lemmy.ml)
submitted 2 years ago by realista87@lemmy.ml to c/mastodon@lemmy.ml
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i am trying to follow someone. sometimes i notice i can type my full username with this syntax @myusername@mastodon.xxx sometimes myusername@mastodon.xxx

what is the REAL username needed to type when i follow someone? and why this strange behavior to add an initial @ ?

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[–] realista87@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 years ago

ok thank you