It may store it as plaintext as well, without HTTPS it does not really matter. I mean it is easier to obtain passwords with tools like firesheep instead of tryi

It may store it as plaintext as well, without HTTPS it does not really matter. I mean it is easier to obtain passwords with tools like firesheep instead of trying to break into DB. On the other hand, it is not like you have something secret there. The worst thing that could happen is someone pretending to be you. That said I'd love to have https option.