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by pfg 4781 days ago
I wonder why they would only do it for HTTPS URLs if spam detection/prevention is the reason.
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bluefinity 4781 days ago
I can confirm that HTTP links, not just HTTPS, are visited by a Microsoft IP if you paste them in to Skype. I noticed it happening a couple of weeks ago.
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pfg 4781 days ago
That makes more sense. Thanks.
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7952 4781 days ago
Perhaps checking the certificates?
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