Gawker Media To Require Commenters' Facebook, Twitter, Or Google Logins

First time accepted submitter wynterwynd writes "In a move that seems to be in line with Gawker Media founder Nick Denton's opinion of his sites' commenters, some Gawker Media sites are now instructing their commenters that they will have to link their Gawker commenter ID with their Facebook, Twitter, or Google accounts in order to log in. Is this really a good idea, considering the security issues Gawker has had in the past? Per the article, for 'security purposes' Gawker is 'putting our account security layer in the hands of some of the best in the business — major sites with more security expertise and resources than anyone else on the web.' To my mind, it's hard to see this as anything but a grab to milk Gawker commenters' social networking accounts for targeted ad revenue — which really shouldn't be a surpirse considering Denton's contempt for most of the Gawker community. Is this a step too far for an online community? Is it a cash grab or a genuine effort to encourage secure and responsible posting?"

Comments

Don't worry

[GameboyRMH]

Didn't you read TFS?

Gawker is "putting our account security layer in the hands of some of the best in the business — major sites with more security expertise and resources than anyone else on the web."

You can rest easy, HBGary is on the case!

Re:Okay...

[TheRaven64]

It's difficult to boycott Gawker. It's like boycotting punching yourself in the face. Sure, you can tell everyone loudly you're not going to do it, but on the other hand no one is likely to believe that it's a matter of principle.