[OSM-talk] HTTPS all the Things (Automated Edit)

[Mike N]

On 2/22/2019 3:36 PM, Jmapb wrote:
> IMO the value of an automated edit when there's already a redirect in 
> place is minimal enough that I don't think it justifies bumping the 
> version and modification date. Just my opinion.

   The value of the automated edit is that there is a small improvement 
in security.   Assuming that someone ever clicks on a link in our data, 
it is more secure to go directly to the HTTPS site rather than start 
with the HTTP site.