jjlinux comments on Google Has Removed Manifest V2 Extensions From the Chrome Web Store, Including uBlock Origin

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[–] jjlinux@lemmy.zip 2 points 1 week ago (1 child)

That's a web site design and architecture issue, not a browser issue. Most web sites are made for Chrome (Chromium-based) browsers, and anything based in Gecko is an afterthought, if anything.

I'd rather just not access a site if Chrome use is mandatory. LibreWolf has been fantastic for me the last 3 years or so. If I really need to access a "Chrome-exclusive" site, I use Brave, and then clear and reset everything in it in case I need it again.

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[–] EtzBetz@feddit.org 3 points 1 week ago

I'd say it's 50/50.. actually 33/33/33.

First, in 2026 I think you need to fuck up pretty bad or use very special stuff in order for your website to only work on Chrome.

But of course Mozilla should behave just like every other browser (well there is basically only chromium right now) and all browsers in general should display websites in the same way. Back in the day you did choose which browser to support when you developed your website, but today you are basically just using browser standards.

Then.. there is Google. They are blowing up and poisoning the web standards so much, for their own good and just to bring technology forward. They surely could be more careful and considerate while doing this, so that Mozilla would have a chance to participate.

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