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Unknown Mozilla dev addon "Looking Glass 1.0.3" on browser

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757 points shak77 | 3 comments | 15 Dec 17 13:47 UTC | HN request time: 0.525s | source
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AdmiralAsshat ◴[15 Dec 17 14:27 UTC] No.15932004[source]▶
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/lookingglass

The Mr. Robot series centers around the theme of online privacy and security. One of the 10 guiding principles of Mozilla's mission is that individuals' security and privacy on the internet are fundamental and must not be treated as optional. The more people know about what information they are sharing online, the more they can protect their privacy.

...which you've done by installing a fishy-looking addon without our permission and making us less likely to trust you?

Well-done, Mozilla.

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1. rkachowski ◴[15 Dec 17 14:57 UTC] No.15932234[source]▶
>Firefox and Mr Robot have collaborated on a shared experience to further your immersion into the Mr Robot universe

I guess that sounds slightly better than "Firefox and Universal Cable Productions".. oh wait..

At least it's an authentic immersion into the world of dubious computer ethics.

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2. TAForObvReasons ◴[15 Dec 17 15:21 UTC] No.15932388[source]▶
Reminds me of this gem, wherein ads were called user-enhancing: https://twitter.com/dherman76/status/433320156496789504

> Excited to share the launch of @mozilla @firefox Tiles program, the first of our user-enhancing programs

3. nasredin ◴[15 Dec 17 18:52 UTC] No.15934080[source]▶
You won this thread.

It's not really "computer ethics" but rather, just "ethics".