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@Masimatutu@mander.xyz to Technology@lemmy.ml • 2 years ago

Unblocking User Freedom: the right to use adblockers - FSFE

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Unblocking User Freedom: the right to use adblockers - FSFE

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@Masimatutu@mander.xyz to Technology@lemmy.ml • 2 years ago
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Companies increasingly aim to control how users interact with their content online, threatening user freedom. As more companies crack down on browser exten...
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    I am selecting the files I wish to transfer and the ones I do not. It is my bandwidth. I also use reader mode as an accessibility feature.

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      “Selective file transfer” is a nice way to put it.

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      On that note, I wish Firefox had a setting to always load sites in reader mode, when available. Ideally with the ability to set exceptions, though.

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        This seems like a basic accessibility feature. I believe Safari can do it on a per-site basis, but all browsers should have the option as a global preference.

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