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Google pulls the plug on uBlock Origin, leaving over 30 million Chrome users susceptible to intrusive ads (www.windowscentral.com)

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[–] [email protected] 13 points 3 months ago (3 children)

I wonder if the DoJ actually does split up Google if separating Chrome would make any difference with behavior like this?

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

Chrome on its own does not bring revenue. It would then require donations

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago

Chrome is used to get a tighter grip on the www and form it to Google's vision (one that is very anti consumer). If Chrome dies, it would be a net benefit for all.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

I wonder if we could force a world where browsers are purely donation supported.