Just know I saw this, because I would never ever visit freaking groupon. “Sponsored shortcuts” can be disabled in the settings . Bleh :(

  • Scrubbles@poptalk.scrubbles.techEnglish
    97·
    1 month ago

    That’s always been there though, every time I install Firefox I have to disable that and Pocket. Linux, Windows, Mobile, all of them.

    • Possibly linux@lemmy.zipEnglish
      6·
      1 month ago

      Use something Firefox based that has it already disabled.

      I use Librewolf on desktop and Mull on mobile.

  • Einar@lemm.eeEnglish
    391·
    1 month ago

    I mean, I’m not a big fan of it either. On the other hand, I want Firefox to continue to grow and be actively developed and supported. If not from sources like these - to me unobtrusive - ads, where else can their revenue come from?

    Not trying to be controversial. Just asking. What business opportunities would we support Mozilla in that we’d be happy with?

    • CosmicTurtle0@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      233·
      1 month ago

      While you’re not wrong, it’s not the right attitude.

      I donate to Mozilla every year. It’s not chump change either. It’s the largest donation I make to an open source project. They are listed as beneficiaries in my will. When I make my donation this year, I’m going to tell them that they risk my next donation going elsewhere if they keep the path they are on.

      The web is quickly becoming enshittified and we, users, have some say in this.

      The Linux kernel is self supported without ads and many distros are able to make releases without ads. A browser that is our direct connection to each other and the world should be no different.

      Librewolf is probably the best candidate but they rely on Firefox to continue developing. Maybe it’s time to focus on Librewolf and try to get it working with Firefox.

      • setVeryLoud(true);@lemmy.caEnglish
        1·
        1 month ago

        The Linux kernel is sponsored by many, many large companies who also contribute heavily to it. It is not lacking funds at all.

    • Possibly linux@lemmy.zipEnglish
      46·
      1 month ago

      I could care less about Mozilla. Supporting for profit businesses is kind of silly as they will never support you. Buy something that you like but don’t have blind brand loyalty. You should serve yourself first.

      • Mr_Blott@feddit.ukEnglish
        4·
        1 month ago

        You should serve yourself first

        Yep, start by learning that the expression is “I couldn’t care less” so you don’t come across as an idiot

      • ahal@lemmy.caEnglish
        4·
        1 month ago

        I agree with the sentiment, but in this case Mozilla is a non-profit.

        And before someone jumps in… Yes, Mozilla Corporation is technically for profit, but it’s 100% owned by the non-profit Mozilla Foundation.

        • Possibly linux@lemmy.zipEnglish
          24·
          1 month ago

          Clearly they want profit or else they would be running a fund raiser. I personally don’t see Mozilla as a nonprofit in reality. Same story with OpenAI

          • CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
            4·
            1 month ago

            I mean, it’s not just a thing you can call yourselves, there’s a legal definition. There’s no way to pay money out of a nonprofit into your pocket without committing embezzlement.

            • hedgehog@ttrpg.networkEnglish
              11·
              1 month ago

              If you work for a nonprofit, you can be paid a salary; if you control a nonprofit, you can pay higher salaries to yourself and/or your friends.

              • CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
                1·
                1 month ago

                Yep. At which point that becomes embezzlement is super vague, but presumably it would be at some point. If you’re just a little loose with self compensation as opposed to potentially sinking the organisation, though, it would be hard to prosecute you.

                This also goes for the feed-the-starving-kids type nonprofits. I’m aware of examples that spend most of their budget on management and marketing IRL.

                IANAL

  • 9point6@lemmy.worldEnglish
    126·
    1 month ago

    Google blocks ublock on chrome just as Firefox adds first party ads

    Fan-fucking-tastic

  • Matth78@lemm.eeEnglish
    5·
    1 month ago

    Can’t you disable it in settings? On android there is an option to toggle off sponsored shortcuts.
    I agree they shouldn’t force it on but at least with minimal effort and if it’s really annoying it’s easy to disable.