Browser maker decided not to follow Putin's orders. Well done
  • Mozilla has reinstated previously banned Firefox add-ons in Russia that were designed to circumvent state censorship, such as a VPN and a tool to access Tor websites.
  • The ban was initially imposed at the request of Russia’s internet censorship agency, Roskomnadzor, but Mozilla lifted it to support an open and accessible internet.
  • Mozilla’s decision reflects its commitment to users in Russia and globally, despite the potential risks associated with the regulatory environment in Russia.
  • @[email protected]English
    -1•5 months ago

    Well, the sole idea that they accepted this in the first place is a pretty bad sign… anyway, firefox is still the best option we have

    • @[email protected]English
      11•5 months ago

      They…didn’t. As they said, and keeps getting repeated over and over here, they temporarily disabled it while they figured out their options. I’m guessing involving lawyers.

      Then they decided.