uBlock Origin GPL code being stolen by team behind Honey browser extension
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Re: uBlock Origin GPL code being stolen by team behind Honey browser extension
#2If any software ever deserved being sued into non-existence it is the Honey browser extension, and any other scam software they turn out (Pie Adblock in this case).
Re: uBlock Origin GPL code being stolen by team behind Honey browser extension
#3I really wish PieAdblock was in the article headline, since it's more relevant.
"UBlockOrigin GPL code stolen by Pie Adblock Extension and Honey team"
Of course Pie is scummy, it is brought to you by the people behind Honey. In addition to stealing GPL Source the new over-hyped Adblocker that probably also steals (silently rewrites in the background) affiliate links, just like the old "coupon finder". No surprises!
Re: uBlock Origin GPL code being stolen by team behind Honey browser extension
#4If something is "heavily promoted by influencers", it's garbage.
Would it make a difference if this garbage was GPL licensed?
Re: uBlock Origin GPL code being stolen by team behind Honey browser extension
#5If something is "heavily promoted by influencers", it's garbage. Would it make a difference if this garbage was GPL licensed?
Oh it gets even better:
> Pie Adblock: Block Ads, Get Paid
Really? Do people not understand how the economy works or something? Education failed so bad :(
Re: uBlock Origin GPL code being stolen by team behind Honey browser extension
#6If something is "heavily promoted by influencers", it's garbage. Would it make a difference if this garbage was GPL licensed?
I would never install anything advertised on youtube. Not claiming that I'm an elitist, but the audience on youtube would not have the ability to differentiate between a chocolate bar and a landmine.
Re: uBlock Origin GPL code being stolen by team behind Honey browser extension
#7If any software ever deserved being sued into non-existence it is the Honey browser extension, and any other scam software they turn out (Pie Adblock in this case). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vc4yL3YTwWk
I've seen a few ads from them on YouTube promoting their ad blocker, specifically touting that it gets around YouTube's efforts to block ad blockers.
I thought it was interesting that YouTube, in the midst of trying to crack down on ad blockers, allows ads promoting an ad blocker that is specifically claiming to evade that crackdown.
Re: uBlock Origin GPL code being stolen by team behind Honey browser extension
#8If any software ever deserved being sued into non-existence it is the Honey browser extension, and any other scam software they turn out (Pie Adblock in this case). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vc4yL3YTwWk
The founders sold 5 years ago to PayPal. Do they just get to laugh on their way to the bank? Probably.
Re: uBlock Origin GPL code being stolen by team behind Honey browser extension
#9Why can't people just run businesses decently without deception & scams?
I'm sure they can be profitable.
This deceptive behaviour actually makes the business loose customers in the long term.
Re: uBlock Origin GPL code being stolen by team behind Honey browser extension
#10If something is "heavily promoted by influencers", it's garbage. Would it make a difference if this garbage was GPL licensed?
Oh it gets even better: > Pie Adblock: Block Ads, Get Paid Really? Do people not understand how the economy works or something? Education failed so bad :(
From their home page:
> Browse ad-free with Pie Adblock and earn cash rewards for the ads you choose to see.
Sounds like they replace the ads with their own, paying you (and surely taking their cut). Sounds a lot like Brave Rewards, similar thing...