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LOL @ CNN blocking Firefox! "Browser Blocked We apologize, but your web browser is configured in such a way that it is preventing this site from implementing r

LOL @ CNN blocking Firefox! "Browser Blocked We apologize, but your web browser is configured in such a way that it is preventing this site from implementing required components that protect your privacy and allow you to view and change your privacy settings. This functionality is required for privacy legislation in your region. We recommend you use a different browser or disable the “EasyList Cookie” filter from your “Content Filtering” settings (found under “Settings” -> “Shields” in the Brave Browser)."

dkjaudyeqooe 3y ago
I thought it was just me. What is causing that?
gsa 3y ago
If I had to guess, it's phrased like this since it's blocking their third-party cookie banner.
- jacquesm 3y ago
  Which they do not need.
xyproto 3y ago
Yeah, that's silly. Passing it through Google Translate works, though: https://www-cnn-com.translate.goog/2023/12/13/world/voyager-1-computer-issue-scn/index.html?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=no&_x_tr_pto=wapp https://www-cnn-com.translate.goog/2023/12/13/world/voyager-...
Udo 3y ago
I suspect you're using some plugin that's blocking cookies (whether they correctly detect that as EasyList or not). Due to that, it's possible that CNN can't store your response to their privacy popup and so they have decided to limit their liability by preventing access. If this turns out true, it would be quite ironic: they can't show you a legally mandated cookie selector intended to increase your privacy because you're running a piece of blocking software that's intended to increase your privacy.
- heyoni 3y ago
  I guess that means they have to break reader mode as well.
  - Udo 3y ago
    Not necessarily. If reader mode skips their ads, they'd probably be in the clear.
- ChrisSD 3y ago
  The opt-in is only required if they collect your information. If they take the default as opt-out then they don't have to show you any prompt and have no liability.
nilslindemann 3y ago
I have this too in Ungoogled Chromium with add-on "I still don't care about cookies". They seem to be keen to show me their beautiful cookie pop up.
timeon 3y ago
Same for Safari. Disabling Javascript worked.
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citrus1330 3y ago
They aren't blocking Firefox, it's one of your add-ons

dkjaudyeqooe 3y ago

I thought it was just me. What is causing that?

gsa 3y ago

If I had to guess, it's phrased like this since it's blocking their third-party cookie banner.

jacquesm 3y ago
Which they do not need.

xyproto 3y ago

Yeah, that's silly. Passing it through Google Translate works, though: https://www-cnn-com.translate.goog/2023/12/13/world/voyager-1-computer-issue-scn/index.html?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=no&_x_tr_pto=wapp https://www-cnn-com.translate.goog/2023/12/13/world/voyager-...

Udo 3y ago

I suspect you're using some plugin that's blocking cookies (whether they correctly detect that as EasyList or not). Due to that, it's possible that CNN can't store your response to their privacy popup and so they have decided to limit their liability by preventing access. If this turns out true, it would be quite ironic: they can't show you a legally mandated cookie selector intended to increase your privacy because you're running a piece of blocking software that's intended to increase your privacy.

heyoni 3y ago
I guess that means they have to break reader mode as well.
- Udo 3y ago
  Not necessarily. If reader mode skips their ads, they'd probably be in the clear.
ChrisSD 3y ago
The opt-in is only required if they collect your information. If they take the default as opt-out then they don't have to show you any prompt and have no liability.

nilslindemann 3y ago

I have this too in Ungoogled Chromium with add-on "I still don't care about cookies". They seem to be keen to show me their beautiful cookie pop up.

timeon 3y ago

Same for Safari. Disabling Javascript worked.

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citrus1330 3y ago

They aren't blocking Firefox, it's one of your add-ons