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Re:For your next side project, make a browser extension by brycedriesenga on Sunday January 15, 2023 @05:15PM (#34394173)
I'd prefer to choose how much risk I want to take when installing extensions. Just give me a warning and let me do what I want.
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Re:For your next side project, make a browser extension by ThrowawayTestr on Sunday January 15, 2023 @06:00PM (#34394595)
Signed extensions can be loaded into release versions of FF. A compromised dev account can create signed malicious extensions. TFA protects everyone.
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Re:For your next side project, make a browser extension by 2h on Sunday January 15, 2023 @07:03PM (#34395074)
yes, thats all true. however people should be able to choose their own level of protection. not have the most secure (and most cumbersome) rammed down their throats.
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