All Chrome does when you visit an http site right now is put a subtle white warning icon and the words "Not Secure" next to the ___location bar
That's great. But Chrome isn't the only browser in the world.
My point about browsers entirely blocking HTTP pages, putting up red scary icons and requiring a system password currently exists in Safari, both desktop and mobile.
Technology moves on
This is a lazy argument. And in my opinion, meaningless.
encryption is important
You are correct. But it is not required on every web site any more than everyone needs to carry a gun into a library to look up recipes.
That's great. But Chrome isn't the only browser in the world.
My point about browsers entirely blocking HTTP pages, putting up red scary icons and requiring a system password currently exists in Safari, both desktop and mobile.
Technology moves on
This is a lazy argument. And in my opinion, meaningless.
encryption is important
You are correct. But it is not required on every web site any more than everyone needs to carry a gun into a library to look up recipes.