0x815Firefox Browser Blocks Anti-Censorship Add-Ons at Russia’s Request
VitalySince russia is a terrorist state I dont really understand why even communicate with them in the first place
It’s not that we want to communicate with the state of Russia, it is so citizens of Russia can see real and true information from the inside and out.
Doesn’t seem to help though
Couldn’t hurt. It’s about the principle of freedom.
History doesn’t really suggest that Russian people think much of that principle. They seem to enjoy living under strong men authoritarian rule.
It’s not about what they enjoy, it’s about what they deserve. People deserve the truth, whether they like it or not. That’s what I believe.
You would be right at home in Russia then
🤨 I think we’re not getting through to each other…
I mean you sound like you watched too many Superhero movies lately with your pathetic screed about what “you believe” LMAO
Believing in the basic human right to freedom and truth is pathetic now?
Let me guess, “believing in something” is “gay” too, am I right?
Quit now before you embarrass yourself further. This is too much cringe.
How old are you? Around the Marvel fan age 12-35?
I’m 37. I’ve always hated superhero movies. More into horror and space/sci-fi.
Are we done here with you trying to berate me? You’re not showing your best colors here, you know. These ad hominems are giving me second-hand embarrassment.
Sorry man, it’s just funny to me when you talk like a character in a trope-y Hollywood movie.
Never mind, move along.
Well, I’m not trying to sound like anything. I’m just telling you a fact, that I believe in such and such. I think you’ve been watching too many movies if you think that someone merely telling you they “believe in something” is a goddamn movie trope… Like, come on.
Maybe when reading the text you’re projecting your own version of what I’m saying with a bunch of intonation and body language and stuff that only exists in your head. But rest assured, I’m not acting all emotional and holding out my fist in the air when I say that I “believe in freedom and a right to truthful information”. I’m merely telling you, with a deadpan look.
All good? 👌
Maybe it’s me, maybe it’s you, it’s all just child’s urine off an old man’s face.
Jesus, man.
It’s definitely you.
uisHistory doesn’t really suggest that Russian people think much of that principle.
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Maxnmy'sThis is an unpleasant dilemma. What is the other option? Stick to their principles and let Russia ban Firefox? It’s not ideal but people in Russia can still install add-ons from file.
Agreed - rather give the people there the ability to install this themselves than have them try to block Firefox overall.
Venia SilenteThe problem is, Mozilla is not doing that. The ability install xpis is censored (oh the irony) in retail Firefox.
Is this all true for addons available from Mozilla’s add-on site?
PS: Mozilla had to limit installing addons because lots of companies installed malicious addons into browsers of their users, often without knowledge or informed consent of their users.
Never knew that; this is special of Mozilla.
You keep posting that but it is wrong. Ignoring that disabling installation of unsigned extensions is not censoring, you can install signed extensions via file in every version of Firefox, not only the developer one.
Stupid artificial outrage
nadramWith the same logic, nothing is stopping people to download firefox from alternative sources 🤷♂️ There would be losses in market share (in Russia) had they refused to play along, but now Mozilla spread it’s buttcheeks for governments to impose themselves. Once again, it’s mostly about the money.
Once again, it’s mostly about the money
Do you have evidence or is this pure speculation?
How and why should Mozilla get money from Russia? Isn’t it more plausible that Russia is blackmailing Mozilla?
Wispy2891How and why should Mozilla get money from Russia?
I’m guessing via search engine defaults for that region
(I Don’t actually know if they have a monetary agreement with yandex)
I did not mean that they get paid by governments… loss of revenue comes with loss of market share. You’re not likely to pay for Mozilla VPN if Mozilla cannot offer their services in your country.
DeebsterYou’re forgetting about security updates, which would also be blocked. It’s definitely more of a problem if the whole of Mozilla gets blocked than some plugins that have workarounds and alternatives.