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What exactly is the point of this? Presumably, if I'm against WEI, I'm not using a browser that implements it, so sites that require it would essentially block
by bhaney 3y ago
What exactly is the point of this? Presumably, if I'm against WEI, I'm not using a browser that implements it, so sites that require it would essentially block themselves for me. Is this script meant to be used on Chromium-based browsers that haven't removed WEI support so I can still browse the web with them without fear of a site using WEI?
- ground_cat 3y agoYes. It is intended for users who are using Chromium-based browsers or others that still will support WEI. While you're right that if you're against WEI, you are more likely to opt for a browser that doesn't support it, not everyone may have that option or preference. As far as I know, no site has implemented this crap yet. So, while we believe the script would be effective based on WEI explainer docs, its real-world effectiveness is currently uncertain until we see actual implementations of WEI in use.
- ametrau 3y agoAwareness. 90% of google's power is their user's ignorance.