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True. But I think in this situation no one except Google will be happy (and I doubt they'll be happy too). Web analytics helps webmasters make their sites more

True. But I think in this situation no one except Google will be happy (and I doubt they'll be happy too). Web analytics helps webmasters make their sites more attractive for end users. I use Google Analytics on most of my sites, but I don't like the way how Google tries to "encourage" others to do it.

tptacek 16y ago
Wait, what? You think Google should deny users SSL so that analytics can work better? That can't be what you're implying, can it?
- raquo 16y ago
  Everyone assumes that SSL search will be ever turned on by default (seems unlikely). I think it would be most natural to make SSL search opt-in. Anyone who cares about his/her privacy will be able to turn it on and webmasters will still have most of the data they need.
  - rubinelli 16y ago
    My thoughts, exactly. Why would they use more resources and slow down page load for users who couldn't care less?
    - tptacek 16y ago
      Because most users don't know enough to make an informed decision, and SSL is the conservative choice?
    - litewulf 16y ago
      They made Gmail default to HTTPS, and the same argument could apply for both.
      - Rubenb 16y ago
        Emails are rather more sensitive than search terms though.
        tptacek 16y ago
        Strong disagree.
        rbranson 16y ago
        So search terms regularly contain highly sensitive things like password reset verifications for your online banking?
        tptacek 16y ago
        No, they simply regularly contain highly sensitive things. Not password reset verifications.
doron 16y ago
except Google and errrm maybe users? count me as happy.