Re:Mozilla to put ads in Firefox address bar suggestions
by Tepix on Thursday October 07, 2021 @05:39AM
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I really hate this as well. If there is a "not now" button, why is there no "no and do not remind me, ever" button, too?
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Re:Mozilla to put ads in Firefox address bar suggestions
by jacquesm on Thursday October 07, 2021 @06:52AM
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It's a dark pattern I call 'the consent ratchet'. As soon as you ever get irritated enough and misclick that button is gone for ever and good luck disabling the 'feature' (term used lightly) seven layers of menus down, assuming it can be done at all.
Re:Mozilla to put ads in Firefox address bar suggestions
by pseudalopex on Thursday October 07, 2021 @09:55AM
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A ratchet is a good analogy. But let's not call it consent.
Re:Mozilla to put ads in Firefox address bar suggestions
by jacquesm on Thursday October 07, 2021 @02:58PM
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Fair enough.
Re:Mozilla to put ads in Firefox address bar suggestions
by jarofgreen on Thursday October 07, 2021 @06:41AM
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And the no button needs to be equal prominence (size, location) with the yes button, not hidden away.
I understand Mozilla needs money but it is very disappointing to see them do the same dark user patterns as other tech companies.