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Why are websites allowed to know that I hover an element? Javascript knows about clicks, doubleclicks, hovers... like almost every interaction the user does. T
by entropie 4y ago
Why are websites allowed to know that I hover an element?
Javascript knows about clicks, doubleclicks, hovers... like almost every interaction the user does. There are use cases but also potential to be exploited somehow.
- paulryanrogers 4y agoBecause websites are apps now. The browser is your operating system.
- cypress66 4y agoClick events, hover, etc have always existed (since js exists I'm pretty sure).
- paulryanrogers 4y agoRegardless of intent, today websites are often built as 'apps', making browsers more and more like your OS. JS is how that's usually implemented.