Hey forum mods/admins,
I'm not sure if this has been suggested before, but you guys should use HTTPS. Why? I'll explain a little.
When a page is requested on the forum the request goes from the users computer/phone/tablet through their router, to the ISP. The ISP then routes it to the next destination. These are called packets, think of them like envelopes. Currently without HTTPS the ISP can see everything sent across the wire. This includes posts the user is reading, and posts the user makes. In the UK especially this is dangerous for personal growers as the Government has the power to view ISP logs without a warrant. Check out the Investigatory Powers Bill that was recently passed.
This means it is very easy and simple for the Government, federal agents etc to view everything you're saying, or doing.
With HTTPS the ISP, or anyone else, can't see any communication a user is having on the forum. They can see the user accesses the forum's IP address, but they can't see any of the data the user requests or posts. It's encrypted.
HTTPS doesn't cost anything these days. Let's Encrypt offers free HTTPS certificates and is very easy to setup. I've done it hundreds of times.
Just putting that out there. It's not a concern for me as I use public hotspots, but for those who are using the forum from countries where cannabis is still illegal it's very very easy for Government/feds to see the communication going on from a user.
Ps. If you're a normal user, use a VPN just to be extra careful.
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