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[-] InfiniteFlow@lemmy.world 36 points 2 years ago

That you can is besides the point. You shouldn’t need to. If the first thing I need to think about after installing it is “well, let’s see what garbage is in here that I need to turn off”, then any trust I would have for it has already gone out the window. Especially important odor a browser where that is kind of the main differentiating aspect.

[-] CheshireSnake@lemdit.com 13 points 2 years ago

Firefox has telemetry. You can opt out and delete it, but by that logic it shouldn't be trusted either. Also, I doubt people who really care about privacy don't harden firefox. Being able to is not besides the point.

[-] Grandwolf319@sh.itjust.works 9 points 2 years ago

Idk if I’m doing something different but for me, the crypto stuff seems to be opt in.

Like you have to create a wallet it seems, they don’t make one for you.

[-] CosmicDetour@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

The article (and these comments) are rife with half-truths and pitchforks. (And I use Firefox).

[-] capr@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago

By that logic, Firefox would be in the same boat. After initially installing, you have to turn off data collection in the settings and disable Pocket in the config.

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