Lengthen password field for protected posts

[ScytheBlade1]

You know, if you lengthen the database column size to 32 and then just md5() it, users essentially would have unlimited password length for a post. However, since I take it that the ability to actually see the password that you input is enjoyed in wordpress, increasing the max length to 50 or so would be greatly appreciated.

It's just that 20 is so short...

Actually, a possible idea as to implimentation:

1) On the side of the password area, add a checkbox labeled "Encrypt Password". Make it a link to documentation explaining:
-That by checking this box, you have no way of obtaining your password again, less resetting it
-This also allows you to enter passwords much greater than 20 in length
When this box is checked, and you're editing the post, the password box should display "[Encrypted]". When the form is submitted, if that field has changed at all from that string, simply update the password.
2) Just the same, make it at least 50 for plaintext. I tend to use phrases instead of passwords, that go along with the post title.

I made the change locally in my database (to raise the limit to 50), it really is a "why not" thing. The encryption option is only an added bonus that's easily implimented alongside it.

added 881.patch, svn diff against wp 1.6 snapshot. dbdelta should roll this out in upgrade.php

I refreshed the patch. It's now in par with the password length for users.
It doesn't seem logical to have different maximum password lengths for both.

As this ticket has been sleeping for some time I'd let the encryption part slide. If somebody wants that, they can open a new ticket and code it.