If its not for security, it seems odd to spend time on it. Rather ensure the password isn’t truncated using a simple javascript character limit on the field and then work within the basic functionality – as you’ve stated, they are saved as plain text anyway. Maybe you’re looking for an alternative way to protect your posts?
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