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I don’t understand how a “you’re about to jump out of the app” confirm panel is breaking protocol links. I actually want this behavior for zoom and any other ap

• megablast 7y ago
  It adds an extra, confusing step, that is not necessary most of the time.
• evv 7y ago
  The first time you use that protocol, of course a warning is appropriate. To prompt the user on _every_ external protocol click seems.. hostile to the concept of linking
  • scarface74 7y ago
    So then you have a protocol link to a .vbs file and you tell all of your contacts how much you love them.....
  • AlexandrB 7y ago
    It needs to happen at least for every combination of source domain and protocol. Otherwise websites can drive-by open zoom, reminders, or whatever other app you have installed to achieve some marketing or malware goal (or just DoS your computer). Edit: Once you consider social sites with user-submitted content, like reddit, it might be best if you’re prompted every time.