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Re:Tumblr asks users (via dialog box) to uninstall popular M... by darkane on Friday December 30, 2011 @10:44PM (#3410070)
If the add-on is actually causing excessive page requests and erroneous support inquiries, this seems like a very reasonable response. And they didn't ask the users to uninstall the add-on, they notified them of a supplement to the agreement stating that users shouldn't expect support if they wish to continue using it.
Re:Tumblr asks users (via dialog box) to uninstall popular M... by nodemaker on Friday December 30, 2011 @10:28PM (#3410033)
Rather than jumping on the bandwagon of accusing tumblr for infringing on user's rights ,I think we should give the guys the benefit of doubt which is well deserved for creating an awesome free platform.

There probably are some serious technical reasons why this add-on is creating problems for them and affecting user experience.

Re:Tumblr asks users (via dialog box) to uninstall popular M... by callumjones on Friday December 30, 2011 @10:48PM (#3410086)
'....its own official “app store” instead of whining about support and server issues.'

No, you can't just willy nilly suggest that each website have their own App Store.

Re:Tumblr asks users (via dialog box) to uninstall popular M... by thetylerhayes on Saturday December 31, 2011 @03:15AM (#3410473)
So glad I wasn't alone in that thought.
Re:Tumblr asks users (via dialog box) to uninstall popular M... by d5tryr on Friday December 30, 2011 @10:57PM (#3410094)
Whining? Just make an app store? I don't know which is worse the stupid complaint or the absurd solution?
Re:Tumblr asks users (via dialog box) to uninstall popular M... by brcrth on Friday December 30, 2011 @10:15PM (#3410000)
Wouldn't be easier for Tumblr to bring the desired features of the addon to Tumblr?
Re:Tumblr asks users (via dialog box) to uninstall popular M... by kevingadd on Friday December 30, 2011 @10:16PM (#3410005)
That won't magically make people stop running the broken addon. If they went so far as to put this dialog box on Tumblr, the addon must be doing some seriously broken shit that causes them real pain, and it must be creating real support requests.