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I hear you. But a redirect is a good solution in that case.


Yes it is.

I just redirect the other way round, so those ever rarer individuals typing in domains are also served fine on my websites. And also to automatically grab the https.

I just find it's ever slightly more "honest" to have the server name I mention, also be the one that's actually being served. -- And that's also because I'm quite annoyed at URL shorteners and all kinds of redirect trickery having being weaponized over the years.

So I optimize for honesty and facilitate convenience.

But this pretty subtle stuff and I'm not advocating anymore. -- I don't think it's that big of a deal either way and I'm just expressing my little personal vote and priorities on the big Internet. :-)

So my post wasn't intended to change your mind, but more as a bit of an alternative view and what made me get there.




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