Just know I saw this, because I would never ever visit freaking groupon. “Sponsored shortcuts” can be disabled in the settings . Bleh :(

  • Scrubbles@poptalk.scrubbles.techEnglish
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    1 month ago

    That’s always been there though, every time I install Firefox I have to disable that and Pocket. Linux, Windows, Mobile, all of them.

    • Possibly linux@lemmy.zipEnglish
      1·
      1 month ago

      Use something Firefox based that has it already disabled.

      I use Librewolf on desktop and Mull on mobile.

    • HootinNHollerin@lemmy.worldEnglish
      1·
      1 month ago

      I just looked thru settings and customize homepage and don’t see any option to turn them off

      Edit: found it, have to go to customize homepage >shortcuts >toggle off sponsored shortcuts

  • Einar@lemm.eeEnglish
    1·
    1 month ago

    I mean, I’m not a big fan of it either. On the other hand, I want Firefox to continue to grow and be actively developed and supported. If not from sources like these - to me unobtrusive - ads, where else can their revenue come from?

    Not trying to be controversial. Just asking. What business opportunities would we support Mozilla in that we’d be happy with?

    • CosmicTurtle0@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
      1·
      1 month ago

      While you’re not wrong, it’s not the right attitude.

      I donate to Mozilla every year. It’s not chump change either. It’s the largest donation I make to an open source project. They are listed as beneficiaries in my will. When I make my donation this year, I’m going to tell them that they risk my next donation going elsewhere if they keep the path they are on.

      The web is quickly becoming enshittified and we, users, have some say in this.

      The Linux kernel is self supported without ads and many distros are able to make releases without ads. A browser that is our direct connection to each other and the world should be no different.

      Librewolf is probably the best candidate but they rely on Firefox to continue developing. Maybe it’s time to focus on Librewolf and try to get it working with Firefox.

      • Serinus@lemmy.worldEnglish
        3·
        1 month ago

        There’s absolutely no way I’ll donate after they announced shutting down mozilla.social in favor of flushing their money down the AI path.

      • cley_faye@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        1 month ago

        I will not say that you’re not doing the right thing, but I’d suggest reading the financial statements of Mozilla. If you think the way they’re steering Firefox is an issue, you may find a few surprises in there.

  • hedgehogging_the_bed@lemmy.worldEnglish
    0·
    1 month ago

    Is there a Browser where I don’t have to turn off these type of sponsored links? I’ve done it in Chrome, Firefox and Opera at minimum.