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[meowface]

This is also a big issue with NoScript and similar plugins. A very small percentage of real users (ignoring bots and headless browsers and such) intentionally disable JavaScript, so they're painting a target on themselves while trying to do the opposite.

[mikedilger → meowface]

This is true. However, most users of NoScript/uMatrix/uBlock are blocking the script that actually does the fingerprinting. So while the server could infer information because the script didn't run, usually they get no notification and tracking simply fails.

[progval → mikedilger]

For once, let's thank web developers who assume everyone has javascript enabled.

[Drdrdrq → meowface]

Well, NoScript (and uMatrix) help with security too, so it might still be a good idea to use them.

[meowface → Drdrdrq]

For sure. I use NoScript for browser security, not for fingerprint protection. I would still definitely recommend people use NoScript/uMatrix/etc. It's just an unfortunate side effect.