Browser maker decided not to follow Putin's orders. Well done
  • Mozilla has reinstated previously banned Firefox add-ons in Russia that were designed to circumvent state censorship, such as a VPN and a tool to access Tor websites.
  • The ban was initially imposed at the request of Russia’s internet censorship agency, Roskomnadzor, but Mozilla lifted it to support an open and accessible internet.
  • Mozilla’s decision reflects its commitment to users in Russia and globally, despite the potential risks associated with the regulatory environment in Russia.
  • cm0002@lemmy.worldEnglish
    376·
    5 months ago

    I was one, I’ll admit it and I’m glad I was wrong

    As far as why? Because FF/Mozilla positions themselves as THE browser for privacy and “For the people”, but Mozilla is also a for-profit company so I’m always expecting the worst out of them just like I have for so many other for-profit companies

    Just look at Canonical, they’re pursuing an IPO RN and are already in the early stages of enshittification because of it.

    • JasonDJ@lemmy.zipEnglish
      11·
      5 months ago

      Canonical has been in the early stages of enshittification for a dozen years.

    • vxx@lemmy.worldEnglish
      128·
      5 months ago

      Mozilla is a non profit organisation.

      You’re basically mad because you’re misinformed, not because of reality.

      • cm0002@lemmy.worldEnglish
        181·
        5 months ago

        They’re both; Mozilla Foundation, the non-profit org, is the parent of Mozilla Corporation, the for-profit organization I’m talking about.

        Mozilla Corporation is in charge of distribution of the official download and development coordination and some other things. Now the Foundation is in charge over them admittedly, but I see that as a bit like playing with fire.

        I wouldn’t say mad, more…just prepared for the worst