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ASK HN: Microsoft blocking 'offensive' words in password

4 points by kiproping ↗ HN
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

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elmar
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.
smeyer
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
> 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
seems to be the space that is not allowed
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ponyous
I mean so what? I am more concern that they do not allow passwords longer than 16 chars.