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I'm not into position commenting Manifest V2 vs V3 as I don't write extensions. > The benefits exist if you treat the user like an absolute buffoon that can't
by jve 4y ago
I'm not into position commenting Manifest V2 vs V3 as I don't write extensions.
> The benefits exist if you treat the user like an absolute buffoon that can't handle installing extensions. If you really wanted to, just put a massive warning screen before installing extensions that require dangerous permissions.
But... what different is it than installing software? And "big scary warning" is what one of things Windows UAC brought you. It helps some folks, but otherwise it is "just push OK".
I like how Android/iOS handles - I can approve/reject specific permission upon request and only grant it while using app/this time only.
- rany_ 4y agoWell, the big scary warning is important to grab the attention of people that don't understand the significance of installing said extension. You'd be surprised by the amount of people that are shocked by the fact that an extension they installed has blanket permissions.
- madeofpalk 4y agoExactly. You see the motivation now.
- rany_ 4y agoI see the "motivation" but I meant that if they were being genuine they should have attempted better extension install screens. The current one just lists "Access to all websites" as a normal permission as if it's no big deal.