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Re:Bye Bye Passwords by EGreg on Thursday May 29, 2014 @05:33PM (#7818720)
I was going to post this comment on their page:

"Why do you need people's name and email? The above screenshot looks like an APP. You already have a way to reach them: in-app notifications. And why do you need their name until they purchase something?"

But ironically, the resulting page said "Please enter correct password. Spam free wordpress." LOL

Re:Bye Bye Passwords by cvgraham on Thursday May 29, 2014 @05:39PM (#7818751)
LOL on Wordpress.

As for name and email -- Shop It To Me is not just an app but also a website and email service and so we need a way to link them all together. If we did not have an email and the member lost their phone, they'd lose their account forever.

Re:Bye Bye Passwords by jasonlotito on Thursday May 29, 2014 @05:40PM (#7818752)
> You already have a way to reach them: in-app notifications.

People have to opt-in to in-app notifications. If they press no intentionally or accidentally, recovery is far, far more difficult. Email is much easier and more controllable than notifications.

Re:Bye Bye Passwords by evv on Thursday May 29, 2014 @05:52PM (#7818832)
> Email is much easier and more controllable than notifications.

True, but not for the user. I would much rather accept notifications than type in my email address. I avoid the risk of getting spammed, don't need to decide what email to use, don't need to decide if I trust the developer. And with app notifications, the ability to unsubscribe is much more consistent and reliable.