Alex RussellJul 14, 2025
Convinced more than ever that browsers should have auto-detected RSS feeds linked from pages and revealed "subscribe" buttons if the user configures a default RSS reader. Simple protocol, good UX opportunity for everyone, and would heal a lot of URL guessing.
Show threadMiguel de Icaza ᯅ🍉

@slightlyoff why did all the browsers decide to remove it? Was there something in the water they were drinking?

https://openrss.org/blog/browsers-should-bring-back-the-rss-button

Browsers removed the RSS Button and they should bring it back

The one thing that made it so easy to discover new RSS feeds was stripped from browsers

Jul 16, 2025 at 11:17amIvory for iOS
Show threadZeh FernandoJul 16, 2025

@Migueldeicaza @slightlyoff Another effect of the Anti-Power User Act of 2010.

(I kid, but that's what it feels like)