Re:Explanation of the state of uBlock Origin and other block...
by loeg on Friday September 20, 2019 @08:23PM
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> People who don't understand the security implications inherent in allowing browser extensions that have nearly-unrestricted access to the user's behavior -- even if well-intended -- may hate the Chrome team for it.
> But there are those of us who understand why the Chrome team made the decision it did, and are sympathetic. And we're happy that the Chrome team and Apple are of the same mind about this.
Hey, you probably didn't mean it this way, but your comment kinda sounds like you're saying everyone who opposes Google's decision is a simpleton who doesn't understand the security implications of browser extensions. That's not true, and more importantly, not especially charitable.
> But there are those of us who understand why the Chrome team made the decision it did, and are sympathetic. And we're happy that the Chrome team and Apple are of the same mind about this.
Hey, you probably didn't mean it this way, but your comment kinda sounds like you're saying everyone who opposes Google's decision is a simpleton who doesn't understand the security implications of browser extensions. That's not true, and more importantly, not especially charitable.