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by AnneTheAgile 5949 days ago
I like that GUI, but it is unclear what your username is for if the password is not given to you. I think you mean that the password is given by the login provider, but then does that mean the user has two loginid's with you? [One for you and one for the provider] I am not the user who thinks you should google for your facebook account, but unfortunately I guess I am a bit confused! I wish I weren't because I really like the OpenID idea and haven't had troubles with the GUI myself... except it does take more screens it seems.
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I see the problem. Your username is a way for people to identify you on the site. Usernames are unique. For example my profile would be on http://singleforest.com/users/epochwolf and all comments I make would have my username (epochwolf) on them.

I can definitely make this more clear on the registration pages.