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Do we even need a sign-up dialog? Couldn't we just log in, and if it doesn't exist yet, tell the user to verify via the incoming email? I'll grant that there's
by HCIdivision17 12y ago
Do we even need a sign-up dialog? Couldn't we just log in, and if it doesn't exist yet, tell the user to verify via the incoming email?
I'll grant that there's likely some stuff that some sites want to do on first visit, and that if some do it, users will eventually expect all to be like it. And perhaps that's why we have two dialogs now. But is there any security/pain point related to it? (Assume there's some small snippet of text that makes it clear what's going on, I guess.)
- mikegioia 12y agoI often think this is the right way to go. I think even if you type the wrong password, it should ask you then and there to reset your password to what you just typed in (confirming via email). This even has the added benefit of the user changing their password more than never.
- Lan 12y agoI can see this causing some issues with users that have multiple email addresses. It may cause panic if they log in, see that it is successful, but do not see any of their normal account data. They may assume that their account has been deleted or their data lost.
- oddevan 12y agoSimilarly, I've lost count of how many times I've hit "log in with Facebook" and accidentally created a new account.
- rjuyal 12y agoThis is what I always want. If I am trying to login to a website where I never register. Simply send me a mail to activate it.