>> That's such a strange attitude. Yes, reputation matters, but there was a time when gorhill was unknown and had none.
> And in that case, I wouldn't have installed it. It's the same reason I install ublock over the dozens of other adblockers on AMO or chrome store.
Don't get me wrong, I totally agree and I haven't installed Newsguard and don't plan to. The other guy really seems to want to jump to the conclusion that the extension is malicious (e.g. he characterized it as "privacy invading"), which I think is unwarranted (and frankly a little conspiratorial, given that so little supporting evidence has been given).
Having researched it, it doesn't look too bad. Definitely better than trash like Media Bias/Fact Check.
> Sure, an extension is more user friendly, but make it mandatory when a web page would do fine? This is the "install our app" nag taken to the next level and reeks of developers forcing "what's best" upon users.
Yeah, I agree it's a questionable design decision.
> And in that case, I wouldn't have installed it. It's the same reason I install ublock over the dozens of other adblockers on AMO or chrome store.
Don't get me wrong, I totally agree and I haven't installed Newsguard and don't plan to. The other guy really seems to want to jump to the conclusion that the extension is malicious (e.g. he characterized it as "privacy invading"), which I think is unwarranted (and frankly a little conspiratorial, given that so little supporting evidence has been given).
Having researched it, it doesn't look too bad. Definitely better than trash like Media Bias/Fact Check.
https://www.wired.com/story/newsguard-extension-fake-news-tr...
> Sure, an extension is more user friendly, but make it mandatory when a web page would do fine? This is the "install our app" nag taken to the next level and reeks of developers forcing "what's best" upon users.
Yeah, I agree it's a questionable design decision.