[OpenID] A selector for OpenID

[larry drebes]

Certainly an RP could store it's own cookie, and check that before it loads
it's javascript.  larry-


On Sat, Apr 19, 2008 at 3:38 PM, SitG Admin <sysadmin at shadowsinthegarden.com>
wrote:

> >>we developed a widget that we think addresses many of the
> >>usability issues surrounding OpenID.  We're hoping you'll take a look
> >>and provide feedback to help us make it better.
>
> Second thoughts:
>
> >How does it maintain state? Will your site be communicating with (and
> >effectively tracking) users to provide it?
>
> Could it be decentralized further (in the pursuit of privacy) to
> enable sites using this widget to communicate with you to establish
> the initial state? For example, first my site checks with the user to
> see if they've been here before; *then*, if not, it asks your site
> "Who is this?". Maybe a couple of different cookies (but I assume
> here, that this is how you're keeping track of state), one just for
> you (holding whatever you need it to) and one that can be shared with
> anyone using the widget?
>
> -Shade
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