Les ELm
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I have noticed that more and more pen turning / wood sites are making their sites more secure by upgrading with HTTPS.
Why not make this site more secure?
Les
Why not make this site more secure?
Les
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Google is trying to get https as the standard, it costs more money and the amount is dependant on the provider. I don't know if there has ever been a problem with the site security.
Peter
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Worth a look this site seems quite stable though without it Les.
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I saw that you posted this on another site, wonder if there is a reason that forum dont have it?
What's behind the question Les? There are no state secrets on this forum, nor any financial transactions. The worst that might happen from a determined hacker is that they may frape you. Some people may get an annoying pop up from their browser from time to time stating that the site is not https, but compared to a conflict warning whenever a remote off-site image or non https page is linked in a thread, which is worse or more annoying I wonder?
The subject is hot at the moment because of Google's bully boy tactics which are intended to panic everyone into obtaining SSL certificates - but apart from that, as I say, what is behind the question Les? There are huge issues on a vBulletin platform in converting from HTTP to HTTPS, and if it is a genuine concern, which can be backed up with real evidence or argument, then of course, efforts to change to HTTPS would be made.
The subject is hot at the moment because of Google's bully boy tactics which are intended to panic everyone into obtaining SSL certificates - but apart from that, as I say, what is behind the question Les? There are huge issues on a vBulletin platform in converting from HTTP to HTTPS, and if it is a genuine concern, which can be backed up with real evidence or argument, then of course, efforts to change to HTTPS would be made.
There is no added cost to add ssl to a site. It does help greatly with security and in many ways will improve the site overall. Privacy for one on the clients side. Also transactions
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Then the bottom line rests with Forum Phil reckon your intention Les was honourable, appreciate your input Ed how and in what way would it improve the site?
Kind regards Peter.
Kind regards Peter.