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> In general, it would be inadvisable at this point to try to switch hit between HTTP and HTTPS based on the initial packets from the client, because then you would need to ensure that there was no ambiguity.

Exactly my original point. If you really understand the protocols, there is probably zero ambiguity (I'm assuming here). But with essentially nothing to gain from supporting this, its obvious to me that any minor risk outweighs the (lack of) benefits.



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