OT: ssh passphrases (was Re: [PLUG] rsync)

[gepr at tempusdictum.com]

Randal L. Schwartz writes:
 >         ssh-keygen -t rsa
 >         [hit return a few times until the prompt is back]
 >         ssh you at other.box.com
 >         [enter your password for otherbox when prompted]

This brings up a question I've had for awhile.  I use a not
insignificant passphrase for my ssh identity.  Does this matter?
Am I wasting keystrokes?

It certainly would save me time when I start work at 4am and have to
retype my passphrase 7 times because my brain isn't working, yet.

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