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Re:Researchers discovered the perfect password that’s easy t... by aero142 on Friday October 23, 2015 @12:00PM (#10439434)
Which is why I use the method of making up a random sentence with a number in it and using the first letters of each word and the punctuation.

I memorize the sentence.

My favorite 7 beavers aren't taking to water!

Password would be: Mf7ba'ttw!

It's highly random just like the poems. It's easier for me to remember. It has the right length and random symbols to make the strong password detectors happy.

You tend to say the sentence as you type the password so for bonus points, you can make it a nice motivational mantra.

You're good enough, you're smart enough, and doggone it, people like you.

Y'ge,y'se,adi,ply.

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Re:Researchers discovered the perfect password that’s easy t... by vagelim on Friday October 23, 2015 @01:52PM (#10440161)
Why use the abbreviation instead of the full sentence?
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Re:Researchers discovered the perfect password that’s easy t... by aero142 on Friday October 23, 2015 @04:36PM (#10441156)
The original complain was about password boxes not allowing passwords longer than 15 characters. Another common complain is only a few special characters allowed and space is often not on the allowed list. This gets you most of the memorability while still working with the common password box restrictions.
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