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Re:Firefox bans free speech commenting plugin Dissenter from... by mymindstorm on Thursday April 11, 2019 @11:10PM (#19641610)
Firefox requires that extension files be signed by Mozilla if you want to install a .xpi file from a website. They don't have to be given a spotlight, but this effectively makes it impossible for anyone who doesn't know how to manually compile and install the extension to even use it.
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Re:Firefox bans free speech commenting plugin Dissenter from... by Karunamon on Thursday April 11, 2019 @11:20PM (#19641654)
No compilation necessary. You just download the addon source, flip on the "debug plugins" option, and point it at the manifest file.

Still a pain in the ass.

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Re:Firefox bans free speech commenting plugin Dissenter from... by yoasif_ on Friday April 12, 2019 @02:31PM (#19647682)
Mozilla continues to offer Dissenter the ability to sign their add-on and distribute it themselves. Look at the takedown notice, where they recommend this approach.
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