LFGSS going HTTPS by default

LFGSS has been available over https for ages. But... only 58% of requests go over https.

Has anyone got a good reason why it shouldn't be 100%?

I have lots of good reasons it should be 100%:

• https means http/2, which means a multi-plexed always on connection
  
• https actually speeds the site up, rather than slows it down
  
• https makes everything encrypted by default, which is good
  
• It's good because it means third parties (like your ISP) cannot inject dodgy adverts and other crap
  
• It's good because it means most workplaces cannot track access beyond know the IP you connected to
  
  

What I think may break:

• Some images on some older posts that are inline and served on http may not show
  
• bikely embedded map won't show (as they are http only)
  
  

That's it.

Everything else will work, and go faster.

If there are no good objections, I propose to add a redirect from http to https later today.

It's a few since I worked server side though but it shouldn't be an issue. HTTP can still be displayed with HTTPS as far as I know, it's down to the browser.

I use "HTTPS Everywhere" which will always try SSL first

Meh... maybe I'll do this the other way around.

I'll put the redirect in and will see how many people scream and what for :)

Doing that now.

Done.

HTTPS is now enabled by default... who has issues?

(silence, since those who do just got locked out)

Great, appears to be working well.

Ha!