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[–] XLE@piefed.social -3 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Ironically, Firefox development is supported almost entirely by Google, and you cannot donate to support their development...

Outside of WebKit, I can't think of a single prominent browser Google doesn't have a lot of influence over. And WebKit is probably debatable.

[–] BluescreenOfDeath@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

If you're trying to say that both Firefox and Chromium are the same because Google has financial fingers in both projects, I would argue you're throwing out the baby with the bath water.

[–] XLE@piefed.social 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I'm not.

But I am saying the moral imperative for using Firefox is far shakier than you suggest.

[–] BluescreenOfDeath@lemmy.world 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)
[–] XLE@piefed.social 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I don't think anybody should give up on Mozilla, which also means rejecting their status quo (as they march toward mediocrity) as loudly as possible. Remember when Mozilla tried a Mr. Robot brand tie-in and articles were written about it?

[–] BluescreenOfDeath@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I do remember the Mr Robot incident.

I still use Firefox over Chromium.

You don't think anyone would give up on Mozilla, but you're going to be quick to point out any flaws or missteps they've made without any further elaboration.

Anybody can point at a problem.

[–] XLE@piefed.social 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Too many Firefox users have given up on Mozilla. It looks something like this:

"this is fine"

anybody can consumer product and not critically engage with its issues. (And I don't appreciate the insinuation I don't elaborate. I have many times, and if there was good reason to, I'll do it plenty more.)