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- banana439monkey
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Scratcher
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don't auto-show password when creating an account
when creating an account your password is visible in plain text by default
should this really be plain text?
i get it, kids and that
but security???
Banana
should this really be plain text?
i get it, kids and that
but security???
Banana
- skateboard773
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Scratcher
8 posts
don't auto-show password when creating an account
+1, it should be censored in case the creator is in a populated room (e.g. pc cafe or big school)
- medians
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Scratcher
1000+ posts
don't auto-show password when creating an account
imageRead the title again, and the original post.
- qwertyy_the_artist
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Scratcher
100+ posts
don't auto-show password when creating an account
ah. i didn't catch the “by default.” however, still no support, since kids need the assistance of plain text imo. if they want the security, they can just uncheck the box.imageRead the title again, and the original post.
- banana439monkey
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Scratcher
1000+ posts
don't auto-show password when creating an account
(#5)i get the idea of plain text, but it opens a massive gaping security hole - remember that humans are idiots!ah. i didn't catch the “by default.” however, still no support, since kids need the assistance of plain text imo. if they want the security, they can just uncheck the box.imageRead the title again, and the original post.
in the security/convenience tradeoff, this is the scenario where security wins
Banana
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