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Re: User ID generation


From: Andi McLean <andi_mclean () ntlworld com>
Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 18:35:48 +0100

On Thursday 14 Apr 2005 18:29, Murtland, Jerry wrote:
Whilst talking about usernames, I was wondering what people's thoughts were
on
the following scheme.

The users date of birth, Selected from drop down boxes, and entering a 4
digit
random number, selected by the system, so username are unique.

Sorry forgot to mention, the users in my case will be Members logging into a 
website. Other Member will not be able to see eacth other. If I set up a 
Forum something diffrent will be used.

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