I don’t know if it’s objectively stupid, but the surprise I experienced discovering that my browser has a bunch of hacks built in to fix external website problems lowers the trust I have in Firefox.
Lol, you do realise that chrome does many more. They were recently discovered to allow extra access to google meet over competitors. So not just creepy, but anticompetitive.
I think a more aggressive approach would be better for sites that dont offer compatibility with Firefox.
Do a pop up that asks the user to help make chsnge. First few users to encounter the site could be asked to see if they could find the contact details to let the site know about the problem. Once that is correct, following users could be asked to message them to let them know its a problem.
Keep upping the volume with bad publicity about their website not following standards and bekgn deficient and they will change.
How about, if you want a broken version of Firefox, you compile it yourself, rather than let everyone else suffer?
Like, the vast majority of browser users don’t even know what an extension is, let alone install one.
I like the thought, but I can’t imagine that most people will enjoy getting even more popups when they load up a site, especially when they come from the browser itself.
Just take a look at OP here. If they responds this way to settings that are there for their actual benefit - just imagine how much they’ll like those popups.
I’m starting to question my move to Firefox from Chrome… Firefox is doing some really stupid stuff.
How is what it’s doing in this case stupid?
I don’t know if it’s objectively stupid, but the surprise I experienced discovering that my browser has a bunch of hacks built in to fix external website problems lowers the trust I have in Firefox.
Lol, you do realise that chrome does many more. They were recently discovered to allow extra access to google meet over competitors. So not just creepy, but anticompetitive.
I think a more aggressive approach would be better for sites that dont offer compatibility with Firefox.
Do a pop up that asks the user to help make chsnge. First few users to encounter the site could be asked to see if they could find the contact details to let the site know about the problem. Once that is correct, following users could be asked to message them to let them know its a problem.
Keep upping the volume with bad publicity about their website not following standards and bekgn deficient and they will change.
This is closer to what I would be happy with. Firefox could offer an official compatibility extension for each site.
How about, if you want a broken version of Firefox, you compile it yourself, rather than let everyone else suffer?
Like, the vast majority of browser users don’t even know what an extension is, let alone install one.
I like the thought, but I can’t imagine that most people will enjoy getting even more popups when they load up a site, especially when they come from the browser itself.
Just take a look at OP here. If they responds this way to settings that are there for their actual benefit - just imagine how much they’ll like those popups.
they’re trying to ensure an acceptable UX with their browser.
I suppose the root of the issue is developers specifically targeting and testing on chrome.
I don’t understand how this would make Firefox look bad unless you’re pointing at the dire browser share situation.