[OSM-talk] HTTPS all the Things (Automated Edit)
Jmapb
jmapb at gmx.com
Fri Feb 22 22:28:45 UTC 2019
On 2/22/2019 3:48 PM, Mike N wrote:
> 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.
True, that's exactly why I update these when I find them. I don't think
it warrants an automated edit, but there's room on the map for those who
do ;)
J
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