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Re: Mandatory encryption as part of HTTP2

2013-11-17 19:26:16
On Nov 15, 2013 4:46 PM, "Ted Faber" <faber(_at_)isi(_dot_)edu> wrote:

On 11/14/2013 20:41, l(_dot_)wood(_at_)surrey(_dot_)ac(_dot_)uk wrote:
+1

mandating encryption is unwise.

Make encrytpion attractive. Make it easy to use and to deploy. Make the
risks of not adopting encryption clear.

But NEVER make it mandatory.

Amen.


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This is the wisest statement I've seen on this thread.  Encryption is
wonderful but making it mandatory may cause unforeseen issues.

Respectfully,

Conrad Rockenhaus

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