Sigh…

You’re right.

I use my OpenID(s) on about 3 sites – I would use them on more, but very few of the real sites I use actually support it.

I always end up confused (despite, or possibly because of, Sxipper’s assistance).

Something needs doing. Browser plugins might help – but I’m generally sceptical about such things because requiring a browser plugin for what is essentially ‘core’ Web functionality indicates a serious mis-match somewhere.

I’m still hopeful that things will get better.

In general, I tend to recommend Sxipper rather than OpenID for people who want help managing multiple usernames/passwords – but Sxipper is no way perfect either. I wouldn’t recommend it to my mum for example.

Information cards anyone – yes, I’m probably clutching at straws.

If it helps (which it doesn’t) the usability of the UK Access Management Federation is currently worse IMHO – see http://efoundations.typepad.com/efoundations/2008/07/catch-you-on-th.html.

Andy.