Re: [RFC] pop3: support `?limit=$NUM' parameter in mailbox name

[Konstantin Ryabitsev <konstantin@linuxfoundation.org>]

On Wed, Sep 13, 2023 at 10:03:26PM +0000, Eric Wong wrote:
> > What if we move the uuid into the password field -- it seems it belongs there
> > anyway, as it's tied to the user cookie.
> 
> I've thought about that, too; but it can get tricky since passwords
> aren't visible in most UIs.  I've also seen some UIs (not POP3) which
> forbid copy+paste in password fields.
> 
> Furthermore, if a user wants to migrate to a different POP3 client;
> carrying their UUID with them is easier when it's readable in the
> username.  (I'm assuming users won't be bothered backup their UUID
> anywhere)

That makes sense.

> I'm open to supporting both ways; but I'm also not inclined to
> do so unless there's evidence of real-world POP3 clients being
> unable to handle the user names.
> 
> Documenting both ways can be overwhelming to users.

Yes, let's keep it as-is -- I'll test the patches shortly and follow up with
details.

-K