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> we will strive to limit the blocking version of webRequest, potentially removing blocking options from most events Is there any rationale why?
by snarfy 8y ago
> we will strive to limit the blocking version of webRequest, potentially removing blocking options from most events
Is there any rationale why?
- wtallis 8y agoThe "blocking version of webRequest" means that page loading stalls until the extension decides whether to allow, deny or modify each request. This gives extensions enormous power, which can easily ruin user experience if the extension is slow about handling requests.
- throwaway2048 8y agounlike say, ads doing the same thing.