11 replies to this topic

[iBotPeaches]

Does anyone know what it is?

Just tell the truth. No Googling, I just want to know if its worth enabling.

[yungbol]

No. I don't think it is worth it.

Edited by yungbol, 08 January 2009 - 07:18 PM.

[LXV Grizzly]

No, its not that big of a deal.

[Dark Slipstream]

I can't throw my 2 cents in, as I do not know what it is.

[yungbol]

Think of a .NET PASSPORT.

[SmokiestGrunl]

Yes.

Edited by SmokiestGrunl, 08 January 2009 - 09:49 PM.

[blacklabelfosho]

it basically sets up a database of all members coming in and out right?
makes registering for the site more in depth.

makes sorting through old members and members who never post. easier to get rid of

basically it makes the site more safe,
but is a pain in the ass to run.

i say its not worth it.

you know how you have to sign in on bungie.net?
we would kind of have the same thing.

therefore means pain in the ass

[iBotPeaches]

From OpenID


Yes, OpenID requires a password. And yes, when you login with OpenID, a local account is created, associated with your OpenID account (by associated, I mean we just store/remember the URL you used, so that if you login in the future, we can find the account again).

Basically, this is how OpenID works. You go to a site that is an OpenID provider. e.g., if you have a wordpress blog, they're an OpenID provider. Or if you have a Yahoo account, I believe they're a provider. I personally just use https://www.myopenid.com/

Then on any site that supports OpenID (a fairly large number, you'd be surprised) you simply enter your OpenID URL in when you go to register or login, instead of filling in all the normal details. You're redirected to your provider (e.g. your blog, or myopenid.com, or whatever), and you login there. Afterwards, you confirm what data will be sent back to the original site, and you are redirected back.

At this point, an account is generally created automatically, or you are asked for whatever further details the site you are logging into might need. And that's it.

The crux is, you simply remember one username/password combo (for myopenid.com, or whatever provider you use), and you can login to any site with those details. You don't have to use the same login at every site, or remember separate logins at every site - you only ever login at your provider.

[Dark Slipstream]

Sounds like too much effort, then current people without OpenID need to register to access something we use on a day-to-day basis. It's just taking more time to access any site. I prefer direct logins.

[iBotPeaches]

Its used along side normal login. Its just a simple radio button.

Would you like to enable OpenID?

[SmokiestGrunl]

Its used along side normal login. Its just a simple radio button.

Would you like to enable OpenID?

Can you trial it for like 48 hours?

[iBotPeaches]

I've already decided, I'm going to use it. It will confuse people, because it seems not many people know what it is.