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Provide ability to disable normal sign-in (in favor of only Twitter, Facebook sign-in, etc.)
This is somewhat related to another thread about making e-mail verification optional.
I think users like the ability to sign-in to Social Networks without revealing personal information, including e-mail addresses. The growing adoption of sign-ins using Twitter, Facebook Connect, Google Friend Connect, Open Id, etc. is a testament to that. Given a choice between providing my e-mail address and needing to remember yet another password, or using one of the above methods - I always opt for the easy approach myself.
What about giving network owners the option to disable (make invisible) the normal sign-in with e-mail flow in favor of only logging in with Twitter, Facebook, etc? If this option is enabled, e-mail addresses would not need to be kept (mass mailing disabled of course).
You could consider making e-mail verification only a requirement when a user selects a paid membership level, though even there I'm not sure an e-mail address is needed for communication (which can take place within the Social network itself).
I think users like the ability to sign-in to Social Networks without revealing personal information, including e-mail addresses. The growing adoption of sign-ins using Twitter, Facebook Connect, Google Friend Connect, Open Id, etc. is a testament to that. Given a choice between providing my e-mail address and needing to remember yet another password, or using one of the above methods - I always opt for the easy approach myself.
What about giving network owners the option to disable (make invisible) the normal sign-in with e-mail flow in favor of only logging in with Twitter, Facebook, etc? If this option is enabled, e-mail addresses would not need to be kept (mass mailing disabled of course).
You could consider making e-mail verification only a requirement when a user selects a paid membership level, though even there I'm not sure an e-mail address is needed for communication (which can take place within the Social network itself).
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Inappropriate?Hi BT,
You can do this already with the Twitter Connect widget that you buy from the Widget Store. You need to have a premiumm account to buy widgets.
Soon we will have Facebook Connect out too.
Steve -
Inappropriate?Hi Stivi,
Are you saying that when using the Twitter Connect (or upcoming Facebook Connect) widget, a user will not need to supply an e-mail address and go through the normal e-mail verification process? That would be great, just what I was hoping for.
If I don't understand you correctly, can you explain what a login flow would look like when using Twitter Connect AND e-mail verification?
Thanks,
Scott
I’m Hoping e-mail is NOT required with Twitter/Facebook Connect
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Inappropriate?Hey Big Tweet
yes thats correct all they need is their login details for twitter, they will then be able to have access to your site. I have just made a video introduction/tutorial to this which will be published shortly.
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Will
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Inappropriate?Will,
That's great! I'll look forward to seeing the video.
I'm wondering if a fix to issue #15585 (socialgoltd.zendesk.com) will be coming out soon?
Briefly, when someone uses Twitter Connect on owners.socialgo.com (and I presume other networks), they see
"Don't forget.....
* You will not receive any email until you have validated your email address. Click here to validate your email."
From what I now understand, this message should not appear when using Twitter Connect (since e-mail not required)?
Scott
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Inappropriate?Hi BT,
Can I just clarify to make sure this is clear.
The Twitter Connect allows members to setup an account on your network using their Twitter credentials. Upon creating their account they will be asked to confirm their email address. A verification email is then sent to them, where upion receipt they click on a link to verify this email and are logged straight in.
We have to get members to confirm their email otherwise you will not be able to communicate to them via Message All Members, plus they would not get external emails about onsite activity that realted to them. This is very important to encourage members to return to your network.
Trust this explains things.
Steve -
Inappropriate?Hi Stivi,
Yes, I understand what you are saying now. I had just hoped for a different response.
For some networks, including the one I was thinking about creating, it isn't necessary to be able to Message All Members. An active encouragement to return also isn't something I was concerned about. I think that the site content is the most important piece that brings members back - this is the reason I frequently use Twitter and LinkedIn. A site's demographic is probably key here - different networks might benefit differently with the ability to receive onsite activity.
I think many network owners would feel that the increase in sign-up conversions far out weighed the ability to do a Mass messaging. It would just be very nice as a network owner to have the option of turning off the use of any e-mail (including verification).
Perhaps a poll on owners.socialgo.com might be worthwhile?
Scott
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Inappropriate?Hi Scott,
I understand what you are saying and it owuld be a nice feature. We have an enormous number of great new features and widgets we are trying to get out soon which we need to prioritise first. If loads of other people suggest the same then we will reprioritise the feature. Hope that's okay.
Steve -
Inappropriate?You guys are doing a fantastic job. I really like SocialGo and your customer service.
I look forward to seeing the new features as they come out. Thanks for giving my suggestion some consideration.
- Scott
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