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submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by voxel@infosec.exchange to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

Warning to all Brave Browser Users

Blocking variations.brave.com which is used for A/B testing could potentially break Brave's functionalities. For me did Brave's "forgetful browsing" feature broke which seems to be disabled by default if you block this domain.

#brave #bravebrowser #privacy @privacy @privacyguides

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[-] eya@lemmy.dbzer0.com 221 points 2 years ago

You really just shouldn't use brave..

[-] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 23 points 2 years ago

Its better than Chrome, Edge, and any other proprietary spyware browser

[-] the_lone_wolf@lemmy.ml 68 points 2 years ago

Firefox based browsers exits and if you need chromium based there are also other degooled browser available.

[-] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 6 points 2 years ago

True but don't you think brave is better than chrome?

[-] hardaysknight@lemmy.world 26 points 2 years ago

In the same way that I think 3rd degree burns are better than 4th degree burns

[-] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 years ago

I think you mean 3rd degree burns compared to second degree burns but I get what you are saying

[-] hardaysknight@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago

? 4th degree burn is a real thing

[-] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 years ago

True but its basicly the same as 3rd degree burn. You will basicly never see it in the field

[-] hardaysknight@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago

Now you’re just being pedantic

[-] OneWomanCreamTeam@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 years ago

You mean how chrome and brave are basically the same thing, even if one is technically worse?

[-] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 1 points 2 years ago

I don't know anymore

[-] zzzzz@beehaw.org 2 points 2 years ago

Yes, but when good options exist, why give thought to which bad option is less bad?

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[-] Franzia 3 points 2 years ago
[-] Mossheart@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 years ago
[-] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 9 points 2 years ago

It falls in the proprietary category

[-] Zastyion345@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 years ago

Didn't they announce that they are source available?

[-] possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip 7 points 2 years ago

Its still not Foss. Unless its under a free software license its a hard no for me.

At least its not chrome though

[-] Catsrules@lemmy.ml 22 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Do you think we are not Brave enough.

Sorry... I will see myself out.

[-] voxel@infosec.exchange 19 points 2 years ago

@eya May I ask why you think that? I their afe good reasons to don't use Firefox either...

[-] eya@lemmy.dbzer0.com 86 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Brave is an ad company. Use a privacy-centric browser like hardened firefox, librewolf, or ungoogled chromium.

Edit: added a comma

[-] IronKrill@lemmy.ca 18 points 2 years ago

Can we not downvote genuine questions like this? All you do is discourage people wanting to learn and make it harder for people that think differently than you to see arguments against them.

Save the downvotes for rude or bad faith comments.

[-] voxel@infosec.exchange 2 points 2 years ago

@IronKrill Thats the same thing I think abt you guys, but alright.

[-] IronKrill@lemmy.ca 10 points 2 years ago

I wasn't sure how to word my reply, but I was referring to all the people downvoting your response and not you. Unsure if that came across.

[-] anothermember@beehaw.org 14 points 2 years ago

You'd need a very good reason to not use Firefox given that it's all that stands against a Google monopoly on web standards. I was using a Chromium-based browser myself until Opera and Microsoft both abandoned their own browser engines - after that I couldn't possibly justify not supporting Firefox.

[-] eya@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 years ago

I have made an entire post detailing (some) of the reasons why you shouldn't use Brave.

[-] pewgar_seemsimandroid 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

so what you want people to use opera or Chromnius

[-] snake@lemmy.world 81 points 2 years ago
[-] pewgar_seemsimandroid 2 points 2 years ago

think before you post, you assumed i didn't use Firefox

[-] darcy@sh.itjust.works 31 points 2 years ago

u implied it, einstein, when u suggested the only options are chromium based

[-] M500@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 years ago
[-] rurutheguru@lemmings.world 11 points 2 years ago

You're right, Einstein is a name... 🤔

[-] darcy@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 years ago
[-] eya@lemmy.dbzer0.com 42 points 2 years ago
[-] FeelzGoodMan420@eviltoast.org 15 points 2 years ago
[-] eya@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 2 years ago

Stock Firefox is almost as bad as Google Chrome

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