Just a couple more quick thoughts on security and around the issue of trust & login credentials. We know this is a critical issue and our hope is that by being open & accessible we can start to build some of the trust we need.

In practical terms, we work very hard on the security of the site and its pages and in addition, we encrypt all of the data stored in our databases. When a user enters data, it is instantly encrypted and stored in the database. This data is only ever accessed by the system in an automated fashion without human intervention. This is similar to how sites that aggregate banking and credit card information handle account security. Also, no one other than you has access to your LookStat password. If it’s lost, there is no way to look it up, it will need to be reset.

We want to be successful by building great tools and systems for contributors and we’re here to answer any questions or work to address any concerns you might have.