[jreposa]

One quick note: I tried to select something on this page and nothing would happen. I finally figured out that I had to sign up for a service first.

Have you considered creating a bit of javascript that any site can embed on their site that would allow a visitor to annotate? This could be a really powerful channel for getting sign ups. Especially if you partner with some quality sites.

Also, have you considered making it anonymous to start like github:gist? It would be great to test it out without making a commitment of signing up. I.e., "Do I really have to sign up for something, before I even know if it will provide value to me?"

[nickstenning]

"Have you considered creating a bit of javascript that any site can embed on their site that would allow a visitor to annotate?"

Yes, we have. It's there on the front page if you scroll down! http://annotateit.org/#develop

"Also, have you considered making it anonymous to start like github:gist?"

Well, you can certainly try out Annotator using the demo at http://okfnlabs.org/annotator/demo/

[rgrp]

If you run a website and enable annotator on your site you can allow anonymous annotations. However, for the bookmarklet you have to sign up. If you just wanted to try it out you could do so at http://okfnlabs.org/annotator/demo/.