Using keys/passwords instead of site login

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Using keys/passwords instead of site login

I'm thinking if it's a good idea to have a Web app which doesn't require a site login. This is for something like a public wiki where you just want to jump in and create stuff but still have a way to control access.

Content can be read/edited by the content creator (or a few other people).

What would be good references or existing apps that implement something like this?

EDIT: The closest similar "no signup" site I could find was ImageShack though there you can't edit what you've already submitted.

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I'm not too sure on the value of this type of a system. Once the password/key has been in circulation for x time, they will be rendered useless.

I recommend rather going for something that's more scalable and open, with a good example being OpenID. Here's a good library of implementations for it as well.

Kyle Rozendo 2010-09-07 16:09:53

The other idea is that you'd be able to associate the secured content with an account eventually.

Jerome 2010-09-07 16:12:42

@Jerome - I would rather go with an account based role system, rather than simply trying to assign a role alone (which seems what you are trying to achieve).

Kyle Rozendo 2010-09-07 16:24:51

The idea is to reduce the barrier to entry -- no signup required. As I said, I intend to have the user associate the content with an account if he/she wishes.

Jerome 2010-09-07 16:28:03

@Jerome - Well then in the context of your example, make it an open system that need x votes from the community to commit information. To be able to vote on the posts you can then signup, or alternatively wait until the community approves the content.

Kyle Rozendo 2010-09-07 16:30:18

The requirement is to have some access control -- content can be read/edited by the content creator (or a few other people). I've updated the description, might not have been that clear.

Jerome 2010-09-07 16:43:00

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