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Re:Google proposes changes to Chromium which would disable u... by bad_user on Wednesday January 23, 2019 @01:22AM (#18976119)
Why not just use Firefox?
Re:Google proposes changes to Chromium which would disable u... by MarsAscendant on Wednesday January 23, 2019 @01:57AM (#18976269)
My liking one thing about Firefox needn't entail my wanting to use the whole browser.
Re:Google proposes changes to Chromium which would disable u... by bad_user on Wednesday January 23, 2019 @02:15AM (#18976342)
There's plenty to like about Firefox, like the Awesome Bar, has better bookmarking, is able to handle a huge number of tabs, has the "Multi-Account Containers" extension (with its offspring, e.g. "Facebook Container"), or the "Tree Style Tab" extension, just to name a few.

Also that it's not Chrome or based on Chromium is reason alone to like Firefox, because we need diversity for healthy web standards. That Chromium is open source is a red herring and open standards are more important.

I know developers have been preferring Chrome and for good reasons, but I've switched back to Firefox for the last 3 years and personally I find it hard to use Chrome these days, because Firefox has a better UI.

The only downside is that Chrome's dev tools still has some capabilities that Firefox lacks, but Firefox has been improving a lot, as you have seen.

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Re:Google proposes changes to Chromium which would disable u... by CalRobert on Wednesday January 23, 2019 @04:23AM (#18976882)
A person politely making some points in favour of Firefox in a discussion about browsers does not merit a rude response.
Re:Google proposes changes to Chromium which would disable u... by MarsAscendant on Wednesday January 23, 2019 @08:27AM (#18977889)
1. I never asked for any of that response, nor did the situation imply that I needed to learn about the points stated to make a better decision.

2. There's a general passive-combative conversation about browsers going on ("I like Firefox, I don't get why people like Chrome" and vice versa) that I never wanted to be a part of, mostly because of how disrespectful and counterproductive it is.

3. In a thread about ad-blocking, I got what is effectively an ad for Firefox.

I don't want any of this nonsense on my side of the table. "Use my product because I value it!" No, go away, I don't need this.

My choices are rarely uninformed. I spend time considering what to pick where I'm able to. I'd like my choices to be respected as such – not have my face plastered with someone else's unprompted opinion.

Here's an example of a better conversation:

– I liked this part of Firefox, and I wish it was in Chrome too.

– Do you not like Firefox whole, then? If so, why?

– Because of X, Y, and Z. I used it intensely for a month or so, so I got a good look at the way it behaves. I know X is solvable, but not Y or Z (I tried), and they're critical to my browsing experience.

– Okay, I see. I hope you consider (browser diversity, or whatever issues using Firefox's supposed to solve), because they're important.

– Oh yeah? Can you tell me why?

...and so on. A respectful conversation that sparks curiosity and provides context, without annoying any of the parties in the process.

Otherwise, you get what you give. Seems a fair approach to me.

Re:Google proposes changes to Chromium which would disable u... by onlydeadheroes on Wednesday January 23, 2019 @09:16AM (#18978247)
Nobody here is nearly as combative as you. Look up projection.

You'd like your choices to be respected, but you are incapable of offering civility. Is that also a choice we should respect, or is it beyond your control?

Re:Google proposes changes to Chromium which would disable u... by MarsAscendant on Wednesday January 23, 2019 @09:19AM (#18978267)
Like I said: you get what you give.
Re:Google proposes changes to Chromium which would disable u... by onlydeadheroes on Wednesday January 23, 2019 @10:00AM (#18978644)
Yes you said it but it makes no sense in the context. Perhaps try another line?
Re:Google proposes changes to Chromium which would disable u... by MarsAscendant on Wednesday January 23, 2019 @10:15AM (#18978780)
Sure.

"My name is Bond. James Bond."

Re:Google proposes changes to Chromium which would disable u... by Zardoz84 on Wednesday January 23, 2019 @02:10AM (#18976324)
you should try it again.