[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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