We currently don't check that option in CB since, well, CB almost has their own whole CMS, it's tough to check and respect each of their options. What I would recommend is the following quick and easy change to our registration form. On the /components/com_jfbconnect/views/loginregister/tmpl/default.php file, find the input field for the username (on line 48) and add the following attribute:
maxlength="16"
I know that's not perfect, and I've taken a note of the request, but I want to get you something to get you up and running as soon as possible instead of waiting for a fully automated solution that may not be available for a while.
Please let us know how that works out, if you hate it, or need anything else.
Thanks again!