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@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ Add the following to `/etc/pf.conf`, preferably high up in the ruleset:
         block in quick on egress from <forumspam>
         block out quick on egress to <forumspam>
 
-5. Give the `forumspam` user restrictive sudo or doas permissions:
+5. Give the `_forumspam` user restrictive sudo or doas permissions:
 
 If using doas, add the following to `/etc/doas.conf`: