Is Mozilla trying hard to kill itself?
3 days ago
- #AdBlockers
- #Privacy
- #Mozilla
- Mozilla's new CEO hinted at potentially blocking ad blockers in Firefox to generate revenue, but stated it would go against their mission.
- The author expresses disappointment, fearing that removing ad blockers would alienate Firefox's core user base of privacy-conscious individuals.
- Ad blockers are seen as a key advantage of Firefox over Chromium-based browsers and a necessary security feature against malvertising.
- The author warns that alienating the tech-savvy community could harm Mozilla's reputation and influence, as these users often guide others in tech decisions.
- A call is made for Mozilla's for-profit side to reconsider its priorities to maintain user trust and the browser's unique value proposition.