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Google Chrome’s plan to limit ad blocking extensions kicks off next week (arstechnica.com)

submitted 5 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (5 children)

False.

They sold data from Brave search, which you don't have to use. (and I don't.)

Also, the crypto thing is also opt-in. You don't have to use it either.

It works better than Firefox, especially if your aim is blocking ads.

[–] [email protected] 25 points 5 months ago (4 children)

"I trust these guys to not sell my data because they've only sold me data over there" is a hell of a take.

Someone has their identity tied up in this for some reason

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (3 children)

I think that, if you're going to pretend to know what you're talking about, you should know what you're talking about.

I think it's a good thing that a person as to willingly opt-in to data collection.

It's really that simple.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 5 months ago (1 children)

They still sold user data without being upfront about it until caught, and are still running a shady-ass business. They're at the intersection of crypto, bigotry, and dishonesty.

Not using or advocating for Brave is pretty simple.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 months ago (1 children)

They still sold user data without being upfront about it until caught,

And then they did better, as a business should. It's all in their FAQ.

I'm not sure why there has to be a circle jerk of trolls any time someone mentions Brave, but here we are.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 months ago

How much of a corporate shill are you? Do you own the company or something? Be open minded and try other things. Don't be a corporate drone. Don't defend the corporate doing as right , defend your interests first.

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