Isn't that exactly what Service Hooks or OAuth-authed systems provide?

I think that's what jevinskie was implying, as in this is a non issue since service hooks are already established so there is no reason bots should be allowed, they should plug into the correct API.

> I think that's what jevinskie was implying

I'm not sure he'd have written that he "likes the idea" and would have failed to mention Service Hooks if he did.

I read his comment as either sarcasm or passive aggressiveness.

"Wouldn't it be a great idea if there was a 'hook' mechanism you could opt into that provides a way to add additional functionality to their site from third parties?"

Or maybe not. I don't know, text doesn't convey emotion and body language.