The core issue is that this forum (a web site) or hosting party allowed their SSL Certificate (RSA 2048bit cert) to expire on 3/28/17. Either the Certificate lapsed or is not linked to the new site.
Most Internet browsers see this as a security lapse and indicate as such when you go to the site. Also, most browsers will also get angry if you attempt a HTTPS (SSL) or HTTP connection to a site with no valid Certificate. So SSL login is disabled on this site for login and thus the notification from your browser of the sites security.
So essentially since this site is using pure text HTTP at login, your username & password are easier to "sniff". I wouldn't use this site for banking but for talking Pontiac's it's just fine. Would not suggest using the same login/password you use here for other sites where your personal info is high priority.
Also, the certificate and SSL message are only related to this forum. The Ames Performance site (secure.AmesPerf.com) where you order and pay for parts IS totally secure and uses valid SSL certificate.
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Norm J
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