What the poster you're replying to is saying is that the reduction of contrast between secure and not (prior to anything being typed into the page) is the reduc

What the poster you're replying to is saying is that the reduction of contrast between secure and not (prior to anything being typed into the page) is the reduction in functionality. That is, there is now nothing eye-catchingly different between HTTP and non-HTTPs aside from a small monochrome marker; I think OP's concern is that that will get lost in people's vision next to the URL — they won't notice it. (And I somewhat agree w/ that.)