[Login] Automatically use HTTPS on Login

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Re: Turn HTTP into HTTPS on login

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basic_man2010_20 wrote:no actually he said he would check around theres still ways to hack without shells if i am incorrect. as most ways are the .swf wich they dont allow.
Ok, but do you understand that the issue of hacking into the server and the issue of hacking into some random guy's personal router are totally different topics?
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Re: Turn HTTP into HTTPS on login

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http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninsca ... hacked.php

I just want everybody to know I came up with this shit on my own..and didn't copy this stupid senator. Instead...the senator copied me. This just confirms what I've believed all along...that they've got a bug implanted in my brain.

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Re: Turn HTTP into HTTPS on login

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I thought I posted here already, must have only been in live chat. I use HTTPS for everything on this site and have no issues with slowness/etc. It's a good idea and basic security to encrypt your login information, even if you don't encrypt anything else. It should be done.
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Re: Turn HTTP into HTTPS on login

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Thanks for your support everybody. So far it seems everybody supports this idea except the 2 suggestions moderators that have posted about it....
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Re: Turn HTTP into HTTPS on login

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bedub1 wrote:Thanks for your support everybody. So far it seems everybody supports this idea except the 2 suggestions moderators that have posted about it....
I personally don't think it's necessary. But in the end it's about what the community as a whole thinks.

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Re: Turn HTTP into HTTPS on login

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Another member has chosen to leave the Dark Side and join us. Congrats to Darwins_Bane for seeing the light!
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Re: Turn HTTP into HTTPS on login

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bedub1 wrote:Another member has chosen to leave the Dark Side and join us. Congrats to Darwins_Bane for seeing the light!
Just thought I'd add that I only think it's silly if you encrypt everything. Encrypting login isnt necessarily a bad idea, its just not a high priority.
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Re: Turn HTTP into HTTPS on login

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blakebowling wrote:
bedub1 wrote:Another member has chosen to leave the Dark Side and join us. Congrats to Darwins_Bane for seeing the light!
Just thought I'd add that I only think it's silly if you encrypt everything.
duh
blakebowling wrote:Encrypting login isnt necessarily a bad idea, its just not a high priority.
So....do you support encrypting the login?
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Re: Turn HTTP into HTTPS on login

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Hey blake...

Did basic man ever PM you with your PW?
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Re: Turn HTTP into HTTPS on login

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he did not. If he does, I will (after changing my password) submit this immediately.

Also, yes, encrypting the login does make sense, but it's not necessary.
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Re: Turn HTTP into HTTPS on login

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How many of these suggestions are 'necessary', really? They are suggested because people want to see them implemented, that's what this forum is for!
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Re: Turn HTTP into HTTPS on login

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InsomniaRed wrote:How many of these suggestions are 'necessary', really? They are suggested because people want to see them implemented, that's what this forum is for!
True.

On the other hand.

Submitted.
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Re: Turn HTTP into HTTPS on login

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blakebowling wrote:he did not. If he does, I will (after changing my password) submit this immediately.

Also, yes, encrypting the login does make sense, but it's not necessary.
I concur that it is not as neccecary as say air.. but If i want to keep playing CC i need it to be in accordence with the new firewall
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Re: Turn HTTP into HTTPS on login

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SirSebstar wrote:
blakebowling wrote:he did not. If he does, I will (after changing my password) submit this immediately.

Also, yes, encrypting the login does make sense, but it's not necessary.
I concur that it is not as neccecary as say air.. but If i want to keep playing CC i need it to be in accordence with the new firewall
Thats why I submitted it.
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Re: Turn HTTP into HTTPS on login

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Metsfanmax wrote:While I'm not impressed by bedub's attempt to hack his own account, I must admit the argument about connections at public hotspots is compelling.
Yes.

Plus, unless the coding to make CC more secure is incredibly hard and costly, why NOT try to protect users, some of whom pay to use this site?

And I can't see the coding for security being any more hard and costly than, say, coding to enable clickies (most recent update).
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Re: Turn HTTP into HTTPS on login

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Found on the home-page just now.

Webmaster: I changed the way static elements like images are cached and served over https. Should make thing run a little quicker.

Excellent start....
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Re: [Login] Automatically use HTTPS on Login

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I just wanted to make a note about this...

There are a lot of links already posted in forums using HTTP for the link. If this is implemented, it would be good to have any HTTP link be changed to HTTPS
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Re: [Login] Automatically use HTTPS on Login

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chapcrap wrote:I just wanted to make a note about this...

There are a lot of links already posted in forums using HTTP for the link. If this is implemented, it would be good to have any HTTP link be changed to HTTPS
This is both unnecessary and complicated. Using HTTPS on login would just send the username and password information securely, it wouldn't effect the protocol you're using to browse the site.
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Re: [Login] Automatically use HTTPS on Login

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Done!
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