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Videos also get modified by HN btw. I have firefox HTTP warning turned on as well, so I assume that's what you saw. I still don't understand what you found so

Videos also get modified by HN btw. I have firefox HTTP warning turned on as well, so I assume that's what you saw. I still don't understand what you found so sus about my link, as it's exactly relevant to the thread here. It's not uncommon to see links in HN threads that bypass paywalls for example. Ig there's no conclusion to be reached other than, be more careful next time? If you are really worried, you could sandbox your firefox with Qubes OS. EDIT Just noticed that Ken must've seen this thread.. @kens well played! You got me good :D

dylan604 5y ago
Why are you taking this so personally? If it were normal, I would be very hesitant to click a link that looked like yours. I've already stipulated that a bit of benefit of the doubt on another HN viewer would be less likely to post suspect links, but bots are a plenty. I've already listed my reasons, and I really don't think there was fault in any of the reasons for my personal "keeping safe on the intwebs". You may find that in your day to day life, you are much more cavalier about links you click. You do you, I'll do me. However, it's 2022 now, and to not be using HTTPS is pretty much just a whole level of not trying very hard. So much so, the browser warned against it.
- tarsinge 5y ago
  I don't see how is HTTPS related to the safety of a file. The problem is not that you have your reasons, it's that they seem irrational/show a lack of technical understanding and this is HN so of course people will challenge you.
  - dylan604 5y ago
    If you don't understand how HTTPS protects one's safety while traversing the wilds of the internet, then I would posit it is you that doing have technical understanding of how things like MITM is a bad thing. Everyone that has challenged is focused on one single aspect vs the hollistic view of it. Given any one thing of the reasons I posted may not be enough on its own, but added all together the link becomes something I would/do choose to ignore.
    - tarsinge 5y ago
      But there is nothing to MITM here, it’s a link to a file. Either you trust the person posting the link or not, but the host and the protocol are irrelevant in that case to evaluate if it’s safe or not, period. It’s not that people are challenging details, it’s that your concept of holistic view makes no sense here, there is nothing to add together. Also having that wrong mental security model makes you more vulnerable (i.e. you’ll be less on your guard when seeing https and a reputable host, where you shouldn’t and apply the same level of scrutiny).

dylan604 5y ago

Why are you taking this so personally? If it were normal, I would be very hesitant to click a link that looked like yours. I've already stipulated that a bit of benefit of the doubt on another HN viewer would be less likely to post suspect links, but bots are a plenty. I've already listed my reasons, and I really don't think there was fault in any of the reasons for my personal "keeping safe on the intwebs". You may find that in your day to day life, you are much more cavalier about links you click. You do you, I'll do me. However, it's 2022 now, and to not be using HTTPS is pretty much just a whole level of not trying very hard. So much so, the browser warned against it.

tarsinge 5y ago
I don't see how is HTTPS related to the safety of a file. The problem is not that you have your reasons, it's that they seem irrational/show a lack of technical understanding and this is HN so of course people will challenge you.
- dylan604 5y ago
  If you don't understand how HTTPS protects one's safety while traversing the wilds of the internet, then I would posit it is you that doing have technical understanding of how things like MITM is a bad thing. Everyone that has challenged is focused on one single aspect vs the hollistic view of it. Given any one thing of the reasons I posted may not be enough on its own, but added all together the link becomes something I would/do choose to ignore.
  - tarsinge 5y ago
    But there is nothing to MITM here, it’s a link to a file. Either you trust the person posting the link or not, but the host and the protocol are irrelevant in that case to evaluate if it’s safe or not, period. It’s not that people are challenging details, it’s that your concept of holistic view makes no sense here, there is nothing to add together. Also having that wrong mental security model makes you more vulnerable (i.e. you’ll be less on your guard when seeing https and a reputable host, where you shouldn’t and apply the same level of scrutiny).