Well, if it does - then it is a clear backdoor for hackers. The general approach must be a hashed password - read here for example: Is it possible to decrypt hashed passwords displayed by the Plesk utility mail_auth_view utility
Well, I personally know people who like it in fact. Such as - students who are being taught online. Sitting all day in front of the screen, listening to the lecturer and watching movies in the next window :) and chatting with friends in the 3rd window...
Agree. A password of 7 characters is from the day before yesterday. I was just wondering why symbols like ~ or > are rejected? There must be a justification behind this, but I cannot figure out any.