This isn’t even an issue though, its just to fix bugs with certain websites that block Firefox for no reason or have other weird compatibility issues. Which I would think is a good thing?
You’re right, for a browser meant for the masses it is probably a net benefit. I posted because I was surprised by this hidden behavior that seems better suited for a browser extension. Sneaky behavior like this is what I’m paranoid about in closed software like windows.
To your point, Linux itself is probably the #1 example of hacky patches to work around other people’s problems.
All web browsers have semi hidden pages like this for all sorts of purposes. Its not really intended to be secret, its just not stuff worth even adding to a file menu. Some of the about: pages in firefox are in some submenus, some on settings, but def not all. Tho you’ll fimd them mentioned and linked in support guides.
If anything, the ability to access these is better than them being blocked…
There are so many legitimate things to complain about with Mozilla, why do people go out of their way to complain about the most innocuous shit.
I’m starting to think there’s a wave of people realizing that the internet is government surveillance technology and trying to square the circle.
Lol I just happened across it :/ I know there are bigger issues at hand
This isn’t even an issue though, its just to fix bugs with certain websites that block Firefox for no reason or have other weird compatibility issues. Which I would think is a good thing?
You’re right, for a browser meant for the masses it is probably a net benefit. I posted because I was surprised by this hidden behavior that seems better suited for a browser extension. Sneaky behavior like this is what I’m paranoid about in closed software like windows.
To your point, Linux itself is probably the #1 example of hacky patches to work around other people’s problems.
All web browsers have semi hidden pages like this for all sorts of purposes. Its not really intended to be secret, its just not stuff worth even adding to a file menu. Some of the about: pages in firefox are in some submenus, some on settings, but def not all. Tho you’ll fimd them mentioned and linked in support guides.
If anything, the ability to access these is better than them being blocked…