[zbrozek]

I disagree. There's no reason to leak things to everyone on the planet, even if what's leaked isn't the most-damaging-to -leak-thing possible. As an example, it annoys me that the Texas Instruments site isn't encrypted, leaking my interest in parts to anybody listening.

[willcipriano]

Even if Texas Instruments implemented SSL the fact that you went there would not be a secret to anyone who can see your packets due to SNI[0]. HTTPS is really only useful when you want to hide the contents of a message, not the recipient.

[0]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Server_Name_Indication

[wolco]

I don't understand this point of view. You are either using a vpn or tor if you don't want the planet to leak your info to the world or you are leaking already.

If you are not then sure browsing in an internet cafe or an unsafe network will allow rogue entities to see your interest in parts.

Your browser is fingerprinting you on chrome with an id. You are being fingerprinted with your unique fonts on other browsers. If you have javascript on that opens the floodgates. Logged into facebook still? Browser extension gone rogue? Andriod OS?

[pixl97]

I dont think they meant leaking into to TI, they meant leaking more into to ISPs than necessary. Http connections are like a post card, anyone in route can read it. At least with https they have to jump thru more hoops.