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Ad blocking probably would be #1. What does it mean if Google pays an extension developer for ad blocking? Would it be racketeering? Bribery?
by brisance 7y ago
Ad blocking probably would be #1. What does it mean if Google pays an extension developer for ad blocking? Would it be racketeering? Bribery?
- mushufasa 7y agoMore of a Mozilla opportunity then. This would not create a scenario for extension developers to get rich, but it would provide some support to keep going, which could justify turning down potentially harmful monetization alternatives. Hosting a conference or creating a fellowship for top extension developers could also work -- some measure of appreciation that helps developers earn a living, directly or indirectly.
- propogandist 7y agoGoogle pays Adblock plus so they can get their ads through their "ad-blocking". The same org behind this is the one that bought the uBlock clone and the uBlock.org domain name. The upcoming changes to the Chrome browser, will limit the performance and capabilities of actual ad-blocking extensions like uBlock Origin. Google claims these changes are being done to protect users privacy.