New Post: SPServices EnsureUser

I have created a web-part supported by SPServices which contains a peoplePicker for a SharePoint 2007 site. If the user selects a person who has never logged into the site or specified in a group, the DictionaryEntry contains the DisplayName, EMail, & PrincipalType, but NOT the SPUserID.

I don't want to limit all the peoplePicker to a specific group, but if I don't, I run into this issue. I can't be the only person with this issue. Is there a workaround for this?

REF Discussion: 336183

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