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		bugmenot on Jan 13, 2008 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask YC: Who uses OpenID? I use OpenID and it's frustrating that websites don't accept it. On this website, for example, I was forced to use BugMeNot. Why? I don't like being forced into this position.

dcurtis on Jan 13, 2008 | [–]

You were "forced" to use bugmenot? Why not just choose a unique ID?

I don't understand some of these people who are hyper-security-conscious to the point of insanity. It affects their enjoyment of the internet.

bugmenot on Jan 13, 2008 | [–]

Probably not a good idea...

http://www.bugmenot.com/view/news.ycombinator.com

bugmenot on Jan 13, 2008 | [–]

I'm a buffoon.

ivankirigin on Jan 13, 2008 | | [–]

I couldn't have said it better myself.

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