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On the contrary, it's a big deal to me because it's my password and I judge that it's being stored in an insecure manner. I really appreciate Thomas's expertise, but since my data is at risk as a customer, my opinion is really the one that counts.


If you're not already using different passwords for each website, you can't really complain too much.


but it's still the password for THAT site.


Sure, but if someones managed to hack into the server, they can steal your account regardless of if the password is plain text or not.


no its cool, they use macs




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