Louis,
Not only does it make a great deal of sense to ask users what they want,
it's an essential part of building something they'll want. We don't have
to use technical terms when we talk to them. They know whether they're
more concerned about snoops or fakes. Privacy helps protect us from
snoops. Authentication helps protect us from fakes. Our users easily
understand the difference and know which is more important. I'll bet
yours would too if you'd ask them.
As for the rest, send flames via personal mail, Louis. I'm beginning to
think we need an acronym here: SFVPM. And yep, you were wrong in your
assumption.
Doug