> I don't want this thread to be taken off course, but for the RP to specify 
> which OPs it supports greatly diminishes the user-centric element of OpenID. 
> The point of OpenID is that I, as a user, can decide who I trust to store my 
> data and provide my identity — rather than having to choose from a specific 
> subset of providers that the RP decides on.
In that list you can always choose for: "Use another OP". Isn't this the same 
as the nascar principle at the moment?


> 
> . . .
> 
> To your question about how this can be done — and "getting the Facebook folks 
> involved" — you should read Luke Shepard's post on how Facebook's 
> accomplishes sign-on with Facebook Connect:
> 
> http://www.sociallipstick.com/?p=86
> http://www.sociallipstick.com/?p=167
> http://www.sociallipstick.com/?p=189
> 
> Chris
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