Re: Photo ID is not needed for key signings....

Tim May wrote:

I can't understand (hint: someone please explain) why I get so many requests to send the "tcmay@got.net" key, as opposed to the "tcmay@netcom.com" key so widely available. I thought the key signings were about the Person Widely Known as "Tim May" being associated with the key signed, not some temporary e-mail address.

You get so many requests to send the "tcmay@got.net" key because certain pgp-aware email programs can encrypt mail using the recipient address, if it is in the sender's keyring. Therefore, it is more convenient if the addressee's email address is in the user id field. - Igor.