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Google proposes changes to Chromium which would disable uBlock Origin

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Re: Google proposes changes to Chromium which would disable uBlock Origin

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Post by furicane »

sixothree wrote: post #33
metalliqaz wrote: post #4

Another reason to be glad that Firefox is still standing.

I really just don't understand the obsession with Chrome, especially in hacker communities. Sorry Google, I feel "icky & gross" when I use you.

The dev console is better than Firefox one. It's faster. Minimalistic interface is great. HOWEVER - Firefox console is catching up. Firefox is fast enough. Chrome is getting more and more bloated and interface is starting to suck compared to initial version of Chrome. Now they're trying to do stupid things and promote ads more and more. It gets worse every day and hopefully, they'll screw up to the point it dies. I loved Google before, now I'm disliking them as much as I do Facebook. I root for Firefox, but it's still not there yet.

Guys who maintain Firefox - thank you. I hope I'll join the FF users once more in the near future.

Re: Google proposes changes to Chromium which would disable uBlock Origin

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Post by fletchowns »

dcalixto wrote: post #76
lettergram wrote: post #8

Well, highly recommend Firefox. Works great after the updates last year and even use it on mobile. It bothers me that iOS doesn’t support addons to Firefox mobile. But on Android you can even install ublock origin

The only problem with Firefox is the UI when they redesign a great slick Ui like chrome this browser game will change

I am curious, what do you not like about the Firefox UI? I honestly could go back to like Firefox 3.5 and still be fine with it. I prefer the UI of the debug tools in Firefox over Chrome as well.

Re: Google proposes changes to Chromium which would disable uBlock Origin

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Post by [deleted] »

swampthinker wrote: post #105
sixothree wrote: post #33

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I really just don't understand the obsession with Chrome, especially in hacker communities. Sorry Google, I feel "icky & gross" when I use you.

Most of my logins have been syncd via Chrome. Makes logging into a new computer a breeze, or if I need to borrow someone else's stuff really quick.

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Re: Google proposes changes to Chromium which would disable uBlock Origin

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Post by aquova »

pointillistic wrote: post #101
dcalixto wrote: post #76

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The only problem with Firefox is the UI when they redesign a great slick Ui like chrome this browser game will change

agree completely, I started Firefox many times and each time left it because of the interface.

What about the UI don't you like? I've heard this complaint before, but the two appear pretty similar to me, at least to the point that I never considered one more appealing than the other.

Re: Google proposes changes to Chromium which would disable uBlock Origin

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Post by rapnie »

devoply wrote: post #64
sixothree wrote: post #33

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I really just don't understand the obsession with Chrome, especially in hacker communities. Sorry Google, I feel "icky & gross" when I use you.

It fast. That most important thing.

Came upon this review the other day, that placed Firefox on #1. Didn't read the detailed report (I'm on FF and feeling happy), but maybe worth a look: https://www.toptenreviews.com/software/internet/best-interne...

Re: Google proposes changes to Chromium which would disable uBlock Origin

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Post by AnaniasAnanas »

devoply wrote: post #64
sixothree wrote: post #33

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I really just don't understand the obsession with Chrome, especially in hacker communities. Sorry Google, I feel "icky & gross" when I use you.

It fast. That most important thing.

Hey, you should give w3m a try then.

Re: Google proposes changes to Chromium which would disable uBlock Origin

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Post by abtinf »

scrollaway wrote: post #97
abtinf wrote: post #83

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The current title ("Google proposes changes to Chromium which would disable uBlock Origin") is more reflective of linked comment. The essential quote from the linked comment is this: "If this ...[change to chromium is implemented]... [it] essentially means that two content blockers I have maintained for years, uBlock Origin ("uBO") and uMatrix, can no longer exist." "can no longer exist" is much closer to "disable" t…

The problem is I see a ton of people in the comments assuming this is a change made with the intent of disabling/breaking ublock. Clearly it's not, and it will affect more extensions than just that. We should demand a LOT more evidence before claiming that Google intends to break adblockers before accusing them of that. If they are doing that, I want to be the first one raging against them, and I don't feel comfortab…

> Clearly it's not

What is your basis for this claim?

I am not an expert on this topic, but Gorhill is and has a demonstrated history of technical/privacy judgement.

Gorhill's comment makes it clear that impacting the functionality of blockers is an intentional change, as the proposal not only removes previous functionality, but also enshrines one particular and limited approach to blocking.

Edit: I would also note that "break" may suggest the possibility of altering blocking extensions such that they could keep working and maintain their present functionality. Gorhill's comment makes it clear that this is not the case.

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