Can the interface for registering at AskLO be improved? [closed]
I just went through a strange process registering for this forum (Is it called a forum any more? Why do they keep changing things that work fine?)
The interface really needs to be improved. I was asked to click an icon for a number of businesses, such as Google or Facebook. The thing is, I don't really want to run Google or Facebook while I am using the LibreOffice forum. That's the first thing that needs to be made clear on the interface.
Next I was taken to a registration page that asked for a screen name and a valid email address (which is the page I wanted to visit in the first place). OK, so why would I take a detour by way of the Google sign in page?
I guess my question is: is this really how the interface is supposed to work?
I agree. Confusing sign up. Did not see an independent "create account" button. Did not want to use FaceBook and have everything connected, especially given the behind-the-scenes cooperation of FB with Homeland Security. Finally did that by default, then LO required access to contact list! Obviously, I sold my contacts out cause I wanted my questions answered and couldn't figure out other ways (went down the list of FAQs, etc.).
@grrr, as my answers here and here indicate, the OpenID button can be used to enter the URL of your preferred OpenID provider. There are many OpenID providers out there. Simply go and register at one and your login here will not be tied to your Facebook account. You can even make your own website an OpenID provider if required.