Back To My Mac - Can't Log In Using Apple ID

I have a Mac Mini running Lion Server 10.7.3. I am utilizing File Sharing and Screen Sharing to connect from my MacBook to the server. When I try to connect, it works fine if I enter credentials as a Registered User, but I'd like to use my Apple ID instead. Both machines are set up with the same Apple ID. When I try to use my Apple ID to connect, it doesn't work. The login box simply shakes back and forth. This seems like a bug??

I don't think you can use your Apple ID to log into a server unless you use an account with the same ID and password (which I don't think you can do anyway).
Perhaps someone more knowledgeable will jump in here and prove me wrong.
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