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Google changes Chrome extension policies following the Honey link scandal
- techjamie 2y agoNew policy is this: > Affiliate links, codes, or cookies must only be included when the extension provides a direct and transparent user benefit related to the extension’s core functionality. It is not permitted to inject affiliate links without related user action and without providing a tangible benefit to users. > Some common violations include: > Inserting affiliate links when no discount, cashback, or donation is provided. > An extension that continuously injects affiliate links in the background without related user action.
- myroon5 2y agodupe: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43338083 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43338083