Firefox Browser Blocks Anti-Censorship Add-Ons at Russia’s Request
theintercept.com
At Russia’s request, Firefox web browser maker Mozilla blocked add-ons that are designed to circumvent internet censorship.
  • henfredemars@infosec.pubEnglish
    131·
    5 months ago

    “Following recent regulatory changes in Russia, we received persistent requests from Roskomnadzor demanding that five add-ons be removed from the Mozilla add-on store,” a Mozilla spokesperson told The Intercept in response to a request for comment. “After careful consideration, we’ve temporarily restricted their availability within Russia. Recognizing the implications of these actions, we are closely evaluating our next steps while keeping in mind our local community.”

    Emphasis mine.

    • Possibly linux@lemmy.zipOPEnglish
      77·
      5 months ago

      And that makes it better? Mozilla supposedly stands for openness and freedom then they go and help the Russian government.

      • The Hobbyist@lemmy.zipEnglish
        101·
        5 months ago

        As Mozilla, you probably don’t have much choice. What’s the alternative? Get yourself banned? How is that better? At least this way, locals can use Firefox despite not having access to those extensions. And people find clever ways to get those extensions anyway, so it’s the lesser evil I guess?

          • Aileks@lemmygrad.mlEnglish
            2·
            5 months ago

            I would say the people living there probably care. But sure let’s just delete Firefox from an entire country because you don’t like something Mozilla was forced to do. Good job.

          • drislands@lemmy.worldEnglish
            21·
            5 months ago

            I care about the people there. Same with any oppressive nation/state/province/etc. You can say Russia is a tyranny and you’d be correct, but don’t forget that there are certainly people living there who don’t agree with the regime – and there are people actively being oppressed.

            Surely you don’t think there aren’t any gay Russians, for example. Let’s not throw out all the people who are victims of Russian oppression while we condemn the country itself.