LonM

* Google-led proposal aims to change the web to fix historic problems
* All it does is recreate the existing problems
* Developer point this out
* Google dev closes the discussion and effectively says they don't care.

This is why we need more diversity in web dev and standards. Leaving everything up to one company and its whims isn't going to make anything better.

https://github.com/WICG/ua-client-hints/issues/293#event-10070624951

#google #vivaldi #WebDev

Brand info is being used to block clients · Issue #293 · WICG/ua-client-hints

Vivaldi recently became aware that a Japanese site, www.keisan.nta.go.jp, is blocking Vivaldi users from accessing an e-Tax part of the site, demanding they use a different browser. On Windows, the...

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Show threadIsho'yeAug 14, 2023

@LonM Seems to be the standard for people living in a tech bubble.

"We created AI cars that communicate with each other, so they can move in a linked, linear arrangement!"

"Uh, trains exist, y'know..."

Unrelated, but has Yngve ever considered cosplaying as Londo Mollari at a sci-fi con? He'd be perfect.

Show threadLonMAug 14, 2023

@wuffish Big Tech: "We're going to create one app that can do everything in one place!"

Web browsers since the 90s: "..."

Show threadHulkurAug 14, 2023
@LonM feature request: "world can burn" :) option in settings - Vivaldi sends only full truth. Would be on by default for me. "For market share, ofc"
Show threadLonMAug 14, 2023

@hulkur Unfortunately, trying to burn everything down in tech often you end up burning yourself.

Uncommon web browser? Sites Blocked.
Rooted phone? Apps blocked.
Luddite? Society blocked.

Show threadHulkurAug 14, 2023
@LonM I know. I just want to see how much of the net I use is broken.
Show threadLonMAug 14, 2023
@hulkur Vivaldi has UA branding settings under the "Network" settings tab if you want to play around with it.