Maybe they are storing your password in plain text in a VARCHAR(16) field, which is a scary thought. It is also likely that enforcing a short password encourages users to choose passwords that are easy to remember...longer passwords would encourage users to write them down or keep them in a text file.
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Maybe they are storing your password in plain text in a VARCHAR(16) field, which is a scary thought. It is also likely that enforcing a short password encourages users to choose passwords that are easy to remember...longer passwords would encourage users to write them down or keep them in a text file.
There are no excuses for storing plain text passwords - ever!
Just do not do it - it will always end in tears.