Great article and I agree, educating users on passwords in the registration process versus forcing them is probably better.

I'm surprised you didn't mention password managers.

As a user, I can't remember the last time I actually created my own password.

I let the password manager generate it.

Obviously, password managers pose their own security risks, but those risks versus the ease and time saved they present are worth it.

Most people I know use a password manager, between all the devices I have, I couldn't imagine not using one.

Browser's nag features to "save passwords" - are always nagging.

Maybe the rise of password management mirrors the increase in opinionated, technical passwords?