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0 pointslenzm8y ago0 comments

You could use add-ons to manage optional functionality a la Atom. Users can enable and disable add-ons to customize their browser and some come enabled by default. If you were migrating to this method of customization it would absolutely make sense to push an enabled add-on that replaces functionality you took out of the main app.

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akamaozu8y ago

Why is this downvoted?

It sounds like a valid reason for being able to auto-install add-ons.

TooFastIndeed8y ago

Because this is not the scenario that is being denounced here. A brand new add-on with functionality unrelated to the product is being installed without consent or even notification - that's capital M Malware peddling.

bigbugbag8y ago

Is this a thing ? History shows mozilla removing functionality but never replacing it. And then it's up to volunteers to make an extension to fill the gap, until mozilla breaks the extension or drops the extensions engine altogether.

For exemple australis and classic theme restorer.

Sylos8y ago

This is bullshit and you know it. If you want to shittalk Mozilla, then at least try to be honest.

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