The other day I started my seldom-used Windows machine to play some games (which use an in-browser UI). Firefox started and got stuck on a tab congratulating t

The other day I started my seldom-used Windows machine to play some games (which use an in-browser UI). Firefox started and got stuck on a tab congratulating themselves on reaching version 100. This actually delayed the loading of the URL that was supposed to open as it wouldn't load until I dismissed that popup. At least the VPN ad, as much as I hate it, has an excuse - they're trying to make money. But this? What was the point? What is the user supposed to do with it? The browser is supposed to be a tool to let you browse the internet and otherwise remain invisible; people don't install browsers because they love browsers, they install them because they have shit to do on the web. If the browser intentionally gets in the way of that it's a flawed browser. Firefox is the most user-hostile piece of open source software that I know of. Every few months it will find some new bullshit to nag you about. It's like an advertising platform - except ad platforms at least make money.