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I don't think you could work out the algorithm, because it's not mathematic. It's a handful of quirky arbitrary rules.

But hey, give it a shot; here are three random passwords (calculated using a slightly different algorithm than the one i actually use):

hotmail: 3m4m349 facebook: w45c033 aol: t41m325

Now, tell me what my Gmail password is.

is your hotmail password a typo? should it be m34m349?

Nope. But it could have been if for a different service/purpose.

I would never try and second guess somebody who describes himself as "Devil's Advocate Extraordinaire."

I thought you said you'd have a "pretty easy time" figuring it out?

If it was a simple algorithm, yes. I believe you have missed the humour, so let me make this clear: I have absolutely no interest in your passwords.

It is very very simple. Just arbitrary and not (entirely) mathematical.