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[–] Findmysec@infosec.pub 30 points 1 month ago (2 children)

This one is completely on Mozilla. TBH I'm not very happy with their governance either. Stop spending money on bullshit and start working on the damn browser. Stop hassling devs like him who have had an immense contribution to not only open source, but your fucking browser's usage metrics.

I wish another browser standard comes up and we can say goodbye to this google-infested shit-bucket that is mozilla.

[–] Evil_Shrubbery@lemm.ee 24 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Ok, but "google-infested shit-buckets" are also Chrome and all the chromium poop cups, even more so one might say.

Not disagreeing, especially with the sad sentiment of what's happening at Mozilla, just trying to keep in mind the other 95% of the browser picture.

[–] Findmysec@infosec.pub 12 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Which is why I'd like to see a third player. I don't use Chrome except for ungoogled chromium when the other browsers are tied up

[–] Evil_Shrubbery@lemm.ee 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Yes, as said, Im agreeing, I was just pointing out the sad reality of what the majority is doing (and like it or not, that affects us all).
I'd love a legit third choice (again)!

[–] wuphysics87@lemmy.ml -2 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Not to disagree but mozilla and firefox are not the same thing

[–] semperverus@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Thats kind of like saying Valve and Steam are not the same thing. Like, yea, Valve owns and develops Steam, but most people will understand someone who calls the company "Steam" (even if they sound a bit daft in doing so).

[–] Findmysec@infosec.pub 1 points 1 month ago

The funny part is I did mean Mozilla

[–] Findmysec@infosec.pub 1 points 1 month ago

I didn't say they were. For the most part, if a third option really comes up, I'm OK with Mozilla not existing at all.