[Python-Dev] OT : Cannot login to PyPI using MyOpenId

["Martin v. Löwis"]

Olemis Lang wrote:
> I realized that PyPI accepts MyOpenId and tried to login to the site.
> In the process I get this message :
> 
> {{{
> OpenID provider did not provide your email address
> }}}
> 
> I mean, is it mandatory to provide the e-mail address in order to bind
> a user to an OpenId ?
> I'm curious : I'd like to know if there's a reason to do that.

For an existing user? No, there is no reason.
For a new user, yes, we mandate a valid, verified email address.

> PS: I know is a little bit OT. Hope you dont mind ...

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Regards,
Martin