Someone could do that, if they wanted to.
Might come in handy later! Also a portion of them will be spammers, waiting for probation to end. You'd think they would give up on that, as every single one gets nuked after their first spam post.
( Dave Trouser ; the people's choice - 75% agree, Fri 31 Jan 2025, 21:24, archived)

I don't think probation is functional anymore
When I first made my account I believe I posted within the first couple days. Never had a learner icon either.

Just checked. It was the day after.
(8to12WeeksinScottishRegion Listening to Fur Q - Uzi Lover, Fri 31 Jan 2025, 21:27, archived)

Then that would explain why there are so many being made.

( Dave Trouser ; the people's choice - 75% agree, Fri 31 Jan 2025, 21:31, archived)