Re: [Debconf-discuss] RFH: web interface and contacts database needed
martin f krafft <madduck@debconf.org> wrote:
> [...] There should be email confirmation, although I am not
> sure that's really necessary, if we provide a simple captcha. [...]
Please do not introduce eyesight, numeracy or general knowledge tests.
A literacy test might have some grounds (journalists), but in general,
captchas are worse than useless.
http://www.w3.org/TR/turingtest#security
What benefit would anyone get from attacking the web form anyway?
Just avoid accidentals (email confirmation is fine, and probably a
good idea anyway if you want to be able to email them later) and all
should be well.
Regards,
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