Oct. 4, 2007 09:00 [PDT] From: PlayOnline

PlayOnline Security Measure Changes

In an effort to improve the security of services under PlayOnline, the minimum number of characters that can be used as a PlayOnline password will change. During the maintenance held between Oct. 3, 2007 and Oct. 5, 2007, the following requirements will be added for passwords on both the Friend List Plus and Linkshell Community sites: - Passwords must be 8 characters or more. - Passwords that are the same as your PlayOnline ID will not be accepted. Please note that if your password does not meet these requirements, you will be unable to log in to either the Friend List Plus or Linkshell Community beta version sites. For those unable to log in after these requirements are added, please log in to the PlayOnline Viewer in order to update your password. Please be aware that your new password must meet the above requirements. Changing your PlayOnline password can be performed through the "Service & Support" screen which can be accessed from the PlayOnline Menu. Choose "Membership," select "PlayOnline ID," and then select "Change Password." In the near future, these password requirements will be added to the PlayOnline Viewer as well. Please be sure to update your PlayOnline password as soon as possible if it does not meet the above stated requirements. Thank you for your cooperation.