Period/dot in username breaks mention syntax
As reported by @NightmareJoker2, https://gitter.im/gitterHQ/gitter?at=5b1be1b0e36e0e7d3f60c2a2
A GitLab usernames can have a . period/dot in them which breaks the mention syntax
@rafael.espindola_gitlab -> In this case pings @rafael
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Edited by Eric Eastwood
