Why don't we have https?
Posted: Sun Jan 07, 2018 5:54 pm
I don't know if this issue has been raised before (couldn't find it by searching), but is there a reason why the forum is not using https? Every time I log in, Firefox reminds me that this is an insecure site and I shouldn't be giving it my account details. I think most modern web browsers do this.
It seems, at least to me, that there really is no reason for any website to not be secure in 2017 2018 even, especially a forum with a login function.
Here are a few reasons I found to use https:
I don't mean to come across as harsh, but it feels like a bit of a disservice and a clear improvement to make. What do you all think?
It seems, at least to me, that there really is no reason for any website to not be secure in 2017 2018 even, especially a forum with a login function.
Here are a few reasons I found to use https:
- It stops account hijacking by people who snoop on network traffic. (Roommate, Coffee shop...)
- It provides some privacy in that the contents of posts are hidden. (Mainly applicable for people in countries that restrict free speech.)
- It prevents ISPs or anyone else from tampering with the webpage and inserting ads.
- It removes a barrier for anyone who might have wanted to make an account, but their browser gave them a warning. (Yeah, I'm serious about this one.)
I don't mean to come across as harsh, but it feels like a bit of a disservice and a clear improvement to make. What do you all think?