not another account?

I was all ready to set up a Flickr account because I need to share some photos of the backyard with a person whose advice I'm seeking. But, having to create a Yahoo email account really put me off. I agree with the comment on the Learning 2.0 blog that there are just too many sign ups to keep track of on Web 2.0.
Hey - killer app! A Web login manager. Maybe I'll get rich in the next internet bubble?
Anyway, after I gave up on making my own Flickr account, I decided to see what images of Virginia Beach are there. 27,345 pictures! Lots of nice sunsets and waves and bathing suits, but if City government was smart, they'd add a bunch of promotional images. IMHO. So the exercise to add library images was smart. If only it didn't mean another @/#!! email account.