I dunno if you're doing it intentionally, but in case you didn't know the ping doesn't go through if there is a space inbetween the username and the @ n_n

IE works and @ forget doesn't work

Welcome back! I would have a hard time showing self control in a pet supply store n__n Do you have any pets of your own?

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