A suggestion...on 'lost password'

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A suggestion...on 'lost password'
So, its not just me whom lost my word. But actually I wrote down my info right as I was joining Neomallers. So, my idea suggestion is to have a set way for people to claim their password one time. Thats it. Just a one time usuage so that way its limited and if you lose it, your -beep-. Its just a suggestion, you dont have to like it.
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the lost password thing is not working because of a problem with the database server. As for retrieving the password, it is impossible because the passwords are encrypted in a one-way encryption. Basically, this means the server can only tell if a password is correct and cannot decode it
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I've actually been having problems with my password. Twice now I've had to ask for it because for some reason my password decides it doesn't want to work again so therefore I have to request for it in order to work. And I don't see why you wouldn't want people to be able to gain access for their passwords. It's kind of harsh and ridiculous if you ask me. http://www.neopets.com/browseshop.phtml?owner=evilbluemunkeyz
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Here's why: If the database was hacked for some reason (remember that neopets sql database got downloaded and everyone's password was retrieved, since neopets does not encrypt using this one-way system) and all the list of neomallers passwords were stolen and it was unencrypted, would you like that? And I'm willing to bet some of you fools use the same password for everything. And passwords CAN be reset. We just have a hardware issue that's preventing the reset script from working properly at times.
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im not sure about you but i use a different browser for forums and another for neopets, because i clear cookies and cache for the browser i use to play neopets everyday so the other browser stays logon to all the forums im on :P i have different passwords for everything so that's why XD
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[quote=saudor]Here's why: If the database was hacked for some reason (remember that neopets sql database got downloaded and everyone's password was retrieved, since neopets does not encrypt using this one-way system) and all the list of neomallers passwords were stolen and it was unencrypted, would you like that? And I'm willing to bet some of you fools use the same password for everything. And passwords CAN be reset. We just have a hardware issue that's preventing the reset script from working properly at times.[/quote] That sounds like fun *unsure* --- Step outside, take a breath of fresh air, then look down to see if you have a new text message.
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Actually almost all my passwords are different. Every bank account/credit card has different logins and passwords and Neopets has a different password than anything else because I made the password before they changed the rules so technically I'm suppose to change it but haven't. And then with the forums and things like Facebook all of them are different and sometimes even different passwords are used. http://www.neopets.com/browseshop.phtml?owner=evilbluemunkeyz
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I keep most of my passwords similar, but different number patterns on the end or things like that. --- Step outside, take a breath of fresh air, then look down to see if you have a new text message.
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[quote=davymuncher]I keep most of my passwords similar, but different number patterns on the end or things like that. --- Step outside, take a breath of fresh air, then look down to see if you have a new text message.[/quote] [center] Simple crackable password. [b]Maller | Restocker | Avatar Collector | Graphic Artist [/b][br] [url=http://www.neopets.com/browseshop.phtml?owner=obsolete_soldier&banner#i] [img]http://i49.tinypic.com/2r2sl5l.png[/img][/url] [/center]
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Yeah... though even if I say my PW's aloud people still can't get into my account, since I have a warped mind and crazy spelling. Like an outdated password I used to use, (V)0\/e(V)enT It says Movement but would be nearly impossible to guess even if I said "My password is Movement". Good thing only use it one, very worthless place anymore, lest ye all be in my account. --- Step outside, take a breath of fresh air, then look down to see if you have a new text message.
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