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What you have you done to fix this issue? How many people have you told to not use Chrome?

Single sites are not the issue. The reach is. Alright, what's the matter if somebody knowns that I visit single comics site, right? Well, yeah, but if they also know that I also visit that other comics site, and that site too, and hmm, yes, that one too, then somebody starts getting the picture of me (disclaimer: this is not description of me).



I don't think it's an issue. People who are paranoid about their privacy can use FF with Ghostery.

Chrome is now the most popular browser, and for a reason. It's clear that most people value better browser experience over privacy fears.

Plus Google says they don't sell user's data, they only use it to target their own ads:

https://privacy.google.com/how-ads-work.html


Chrome has gained hold because too many ignorant developers have recommended it in their circles instead of FF.

Google has used its services to aggressively push people towards Chrome with banners, degraded service etc.

While the privacy issues have been actively downplayed by either ignorant bystanders or by astroturfing, I do not even think that is the biggest issue here.

It is the monopoly on every level, that is my biggest concern.




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