This is essentially a backdoor attempt to TiVoize[0] web browsers. The only difference is that, instead of directly using hardware to prevent you from running

This is essentially a backdoor attempt to TiVoize[0] web browsers. The only difference is that, instead of directly using hardware to prevent you from running a modified browser, the intent is to use network effects to accomplish the same thing. [0]- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tivoization https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tivoization