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Firefox has become a bloatware. Seriously... (lemmy.ca)

submitted 2 days ago by Crumpled6273@lemmy.ca to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/68754751

There was a time I chose Firefox over the Chromium browser without a second thought. But nowadays, installing and opening Firefox seems like a time-consuming, very bloated experience.

Too many unnecessary features, promotions, sponsored links, and widgets are filled on the homepage. All the settings are now more complex, and there is a lot to set up after a fresh install.

When I compare modern Firefox with Firefox ESR, I feel like I am using browsers like Vivaldi or Opera instead of Firefox. Seriously, Firefox must consider releasing a browser like Brave Origin (Firefox Origin or something).

Isn't anybody else frustrated with the new Firefox changes? If yes, what practical solutions exist? Debloat using any script or install any forks (no forks seem to be good; some are outdated, some are too much hardened, some are just not for daily browsing, etc.).

I'm just looking for a browser like Ungoogled Chromium but for Firefox (Unmozillaed Firefox).

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[–] Senal@programming.dev 1 points 1 day ago

So you basically ARE calling me a narcissist by proxy, or a defender of narcissists at best.

I can't speak to your interpretation but it was not my intention to do so.

For me to be calling you a narcissist i'd need to claim you were saying those things to defend yourself, which you clearly weren't.

The company isn't saying that about themselves either.

Well, no more Mullvad for me. Thanks for pointing that out. There are several good alternatives.

This was also not my intention, but i can't say i'm upset at this outcome.

I’ll keep it brief. I do find the controversies comparable, for the reasons previously stated....etc

All reasonable takes and i wasn't trying to imply you were trying to sway me, i was just stating my opinions and boundaries were different from yours in this case.

I don't consider the shenanigans equal on both sides, but we can agree to disagree on this.

Worth noting that the CEO was the CEO of FIREFOX at the time of the LGBT controversy. He was forced out due to the backlash, so good on Mozilla ...etc

Fully agreed, in this case i fall on the mozilla side because, as i said, to me it's the least worst.

The only reason I point out of something is not “as bad” is because I don’t believe it is possible to stay completely away from supporting anyone controversial.....etc

Also agreed, there is no ethical consumerism so you do what you can live with.