Its not a bug, but could be considered bad design. The first argument,
value, is the trimmed value. Using element.value should fix the issue.
Jörn
On Fri, Oct 24, 2008 at 10:50 PM, shapper <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> I am validating a password field as follows:
>
> $.validator.addMethod('password', function (value, element) {
> return this.optional(element) || /^([a-zA-Z0-9]{8,24})
> $/.test(value);
> }, 'Use 8 to 24 letters or numbers only');
>
> I write 8 numbers and letters. The message disappears. Fine ...
>
> Then I write a few spaces and the message do not fire even when I
> submit the form.
>
> Then I write a few letters or numbers after the empty spaces and the
> message fires again ...
>
> Is this a bug?
>
> Thanks,
> Miguel
