Is there some reason you guys run your forum in HTTPS?

[sensaibmf]

I am just wondering because the forum runs kind of slow. There really isn't a reason to run the full forum in SSL or https.

I run a data center and configure servers and software all day and would never consider running a forum in https. Just because I wouldn't want to make people wait for each page load.

Just wondering. I like your forum a lot but hate to wait :) I noticed the lock in the browser window and figured I would ask.

[xwingband]

huh... the forums are plain old http. Whatcha' talkin' aboat?

I agree whit what you are saying on wait times... but just surfing the forums isn't secured or anything. :?:

[sensaibmf]

I am seeing a lock in my browser and it is the same with every page I go within the forums.

http://www.bmfwebconcepts.com/images/https.jpg

[Ghostbat]

http from my vantage point.

[vortextwist]

not a problem for me. everything is fine the way it is.

[xwingband]

Http here too... I'm using firefox like you too.

[sensaibmf]

I logged out and then back in. All seems to be fine now. Heh thanks for the quick feed back. LOL you guys are quick! Must be the force?

[Angelus Lupus]

http for me using Opera

[vortextwist]

I logged out and then back in. All seems to be fine now. Heh thanks for the quick feed back. LOL you guys are quick! Must be the force?

or we don't have anything better to do. :D :lol:

[Lord Maul]

Were you logged into the storefront before you went to the forums? That is the only way I get the locked page thingamajig.

[Novastar]

I have Comcast digital high-speed, so... I never notice much of any wait time.

And yes, I think I know what you mean about the https... SOMEtimes, when you've just ordered from Tim, or you've logged in to the STORE-side of things... if you move to the chat/threads/whatever... you might end up still in an https setup. That's why logging out and then back in might have made a difference.

Makes no difference to me. More security is more security anyhow.

[sensaibmf]

I have a comcast static business line in my house so its not my connection. It seems to be remembering some cookie from the saber shop site, like mentioned above. No big deal, I just refresh my login and it's all good.

But running in https when not needed creates a new session states for each user, which in turn causes major overhead and processing for the server running the forum and everyone else using the site.

Heh, I could hook the owner up with some .net forum software for around $99 and this site would run snap of the fingers quick. But thats not what I am here for :)

Any comments on .net vs. php? :)

[sensaibmf]

p.s. also on final note. When you're in https, which means a secure connection, all data is being transmitted in 128-bit encryption. So every post that gets submitted on the board is being sent, encrypted, received and then unencrypted. Good for a bank or financial institution of some sort.

Ok, thats enough from me. Coffee gets the wheels turning in the am hours.