I think it's worth making a distinction between knowing what password is and knowing how it works. I just think it should be on the list of security features of

I think it's worth making a distinction between knowing what password is and knowing how it works. I just think it should be on the list of security features of a service just like airbags should be on the list of features of a car, and people should have some idea of what it is and why it's important to have. Of course, any site can claim to have hashing but not actually do it or implement it terribly. The same is true for airbags, but for that we have regulations....