When is it a good idea to store passwords in clear text?

Question

I am working on an application that is targetted at non technical users. I expect a large number of support calls regarding lost passwords and inability to login.

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Answer 1

Security and Usability are at opposite ends of the same stick. When you make you application easy to use, like giving the user their password back you make it insecure. When you make your application ask 5 questions, a blood sample, and a password even Einstein would forget, you have usability problems.