Not Secure why?

GSPBASSES

Is there any reason why the fretboard website is not secure?

Snags

It's Google getting humpy with any site that doesn't use SSL. It doesn't mean the site is dodgy, just that traffic isn't encrypted. They're moving from treating it as neutral to highlighting it. Whether this is altruism or Google weaving their own web is an exercise for the reader...

Bridgehouse

@digitalscream knows about it and it's complicated.

Jimbro66

Graham there was a thread about this some time ago that might help explain (or maybe not)
http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/99457/

richardhomer

Bridgehouse said:

@digitalscream knows about it and it's complicated.

What, his Facebook relationship status?

Bridgehouse

richardhomer said:

Bridgehouse said:

@digitalscream knows about it and it's complicated.

What, his Facebook relationship status?

I suspect all of our relationship statuses with Google

notanon

No doubt behind the scenes people are on it but I can recommend LetsEncrypt (free). It gets complicated if content from different locations and mixed http, https.

I wouldn't use the same username and password as my bank account but that doesn't just apply to TFB :-)

If posting via pm things like bank accounts etc for payment then swap mobile numbers instead, makes sense. This doesn't just apply to TFB. REMEMBER: https ensures encryption in transit it does not mean that information is stored encrypted at the other end.

digitalscream

Yes, it's a problem...yes, I'm working on it...no, it's probably not going to happen immediately, because the code underpinning the forum (particularly the plugins) doesn't work when HTTPS is enabled.

I'm currently looking at the technical feasibility of the options. One of which might be changing the platform entirely, and another one is taking a forum engine and writing our own site around it so as to give it more longevity and spreading our hosting options.

scrumhalf

Of course this place is insecure. Just look at the list of members. It's a miracle it hasn't imploded and taken half of the planet with it.

57Deluxe

http://i68.tinypic.com/2wpi1r6.jpg

Sporky

digitalscream said:

taking a forum engine and writing our own site around it so as to give it more longevity and spreading our hosting options.

The Ravelry engine!

notanon

digitalscream said:

Yes, it's a problem...yes, I'm working on it...no, it's probably not going to happen immediately, because the code underpinning the forum (particularly the plugins) doesn't work when HTTPS is enabled.

I'm currently looking at the technical feasibility of the options. One of which might be changing the platform entirely, and another one is taking a forum engine and writing our own site around it so as to give it more longevity and spreading our hosting options.

I don't envy you, IT just gets more and more complicated. Good luck.

thumpingrug

digitalscream said:

Yes, it's a problem...yes, I'm working on it...no, it's probably not going to happen immediately, because the code underpinning the forum (particularly the plugins) doesn't work when HTTPS is enabled.

I'm currently looking at the technical feasibility of the options. One of which might be changing the platform entirely, and another one is taking a forum engine and writing our own site around it so as to give it more longevity and spreading our hosting options.

That sounds like a lot of work.  Firstly, its really appreciated and secondly sounds like we need to chuck in a bit of beer money to keep you going.

hywelg

thumpingrug said:

digitalscream said:

Yes, it's a problem...yes, I'm working on it...no, it's probably not going to happen immediately, because the code underpinning the forum (particularly the plugins) doesn't work when HTTPS is enabled.

I'm currently looking at the technical feasibility of the options. One of which might be changing the platform entirely, and another one is taking a forum engine and writing our own site around it so as to give it more longevity and spreading our hosting options.

That sounds like a lot of work.  Firstly, its really appreciated and secondly sounds like we need to chuck in a bit of beer money to keep you going.

Just saying, if the preferred option requires paid time to implement, lets do it. I'll happily contribute as will others I'm sure. Cost it out, post a digital version of the 'church roof fund' accumulator and get the ball rolling.

vale

is it safe?

http://www.artvehicle.com/content/asides/AV-37-1228768613.jpg

GSPBASSES said:

Is there any reason why the fretboard website is not secure?

so outsiders casually browsing don't confuse it with broadmoor.