[jack-r-abbit]

I'm already on there from time to time (as a "consumer"). Likewise I am aware of the wonders of social coding... which existed before GitHub did. And all of this without a GitHub account. But, AFAIK, currently there is nothing I do on the GitHub site that would be enhanced by being logged in.

But the point is not how easy is it to sign up for a free GitHub account. The point is that it seems like an unnecessary requirement to tip someone on Gittip.

[whit537]

I want to broaden beyond GitHub:

https://github.com/whit537/www.gittip.com/issues/80

Trying to get the payment flow nailed first.

[jack-r-abbit]

I misunderstood that ticket. It reads like you are trying to open it up so you don't need a GitHub account to get tipped. That would be great as I assume that opens up the same options for giving a tip.