[OpenID] Verisign Seatbelt "vs" ClaimOP/RP -- OpenID not so open anymore?

[Boris Erdmann]

Now,

after investigating the topic a little further the facts seem to speak
for themselves:

a) Verisign developed an RP/OP discovery mechanism from exactly
     the same motives like I did with my ClaimOP proposal as part of
     their Seatbelt product (albeit more elaborate, I frankly admit).

b) With at least two very prominent followers of the OpenID community
     (Verisign and JanRain both actively support the Seatbelt approach)
     there seems to be some understanding between OP's that the base
     OpenID protocol is lacking when it comes to fighting phishing.


So this proves that my reasoning is quite valid:
Browsers need more signalling to get a grip on
the protocol!


Now I wonder:

* Shouldn't a solution be discussed in the open?
* Am I completely off topic (please direct me to the right place)?
* Is all this to stay behind the scenes?
* Is nobody else interested?


Thanks
-- Boris