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Re:Celebrate the web by using another browser than Google’s ... by badosu on Thursday June 08, 2017 @01:29PM (#14515645)
> If Google abuses their power it is easier to correct course by forking.

I don't agree with this line of reasoning, the inertia and established name of the browser would be a huge factor in this.

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Re:Celebrate the web by using another browser than Google’s ... by addicted on Thursday June 08, 2017 @01:34PM (#14515680)
And it's not just about Google. For example, we have DirectTV that will be limiting streaming only to Chrome.

https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/7/15758274/directv-now-googl...

This encourages a mono culture no amount of forking Chromium can help against.

It's not just about preventing Google from doing "evil". It's about preventing hindering the growth of the web which will happen with a browser mono culture.

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