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    2 days ago

    Consider for a moment that browsers still support multiple protocols besides hypertext transfer.

    When the protocol is not https, then it will show it. In fact, it will show if the page is http and not https.

    The lock icon (the one showing certificate information when clicked) only shows when the page is https, so essentially that icon replaces the https://