176
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

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[-] 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?

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

Because we need less google control. Also brave is pretty user friendly

[-] gwheel@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago

Brave is chromium based, which gives Google control over web standards.

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

Firefox is the good option. It is not controlled by Google.

[-] 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

this post was submitted on 06 Oct 2023
176 points (100.0% liked)

Privacy

40413 readers
645 users here now

A place to discuss privacy and freedom in the digital world.

Privacy has become a very important issue in modern society, with companies and governments constantly abusing their power, more and more people are waking up to the importance of digital privacy.

In this community everyone is welcome to post links and discuss topics related to privacy.

Some Rules

Related communities

much thanks to @gary_host_laptop for the logo design :)

founded 5 years ago
MODERATORS