> True, the fact that URLs identify them confuses some people. However, http:// being usually superfluous, I don't see why roger.example.com is more confusing than roger@example.com.
Because roger.example.com is not what most people's OpenID is. Google uses the same OpenID url for all accounts. If you have a Gmail account, your OpenID URL is: https://www.google.com/accounts/o8/id
I have been confused about that every, single, damn, time I've ever used Google OpenID, whether it was supporting it or using it. Thanks for opening my eyes.
I knew I liked BrowserID and you've pointed out around reason why.
Because roger.example.com is not what most people's OpenID is. Google uses the same OpenID url for all accounts. If you have a Gmail account, your OpenID URL is: https://www.google.com/accounts/o8/id
How the hell can you not find that confusing?