Tripcode

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Tripfags turning /a/ into their personal chatroom is a common occurrence
Tripfags turning /a/ into their personal chatroom is a common occurrence

A tripcode is a function used on certain image boards with the purpose of authenticating a person publ the gobbledegook you see after fags' names on 4chan. If said 'gook matches the gook in the user's previous posts, it's the same person.

 
 
...because if you post annonymously [sic] by default but choose to gain a sense of identity in your posting, it most likely means that you are an attention grubbing whore who has their heart on being a board celebrity rather than actually contributing anything worthwhile.
 

 

—-Anonymous

[edit] Usage

It works like this: In the name field, type a name, followed by #, followed by a password (or phrase, whatever). Then send a message as usual. You'll then see your name, followed by said 'gook. GOD HELP US IT'S BACK.

[edit] Example

  1. In the name field, enter tripman#tripcode
  2. Send a message as usual.
  3. Your name in the post will appear as something like tripman!3GqYIJ3Obs OH FUCK THAT'S MY TRIPCODE

[edit] Purpose

In the previous example, people will know that the person claiming to be "tripman" really is tripman, by comparing the text string after the ! to previous posts of his.

While it can be found out that tripman's passphrase is "tripcode," this takes time, hax and motivation.

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