Browser maker decided not to follow Putin's orders. Well done
  • Mozilla has reinstated previously banned Firefox add-ons in Russia that were designed to circumvent state censorship, such as a VPN and a tool to access Tor websites.
  • The ban was initially imposed at the request of Russia’s internet censorship agency, Roskomnadzor, but Mozilla lifted it to support an open and accessible internet.
  • Mozilla’s decision reflects its commitment to users in Russia and globally, despite the potential risks associated with the regulatory environment in Russia.
  • Ghostalmedia@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    3 months ago

    Russia is 100% going to force local ISPs and local VPN developers to block Mozilla domains.

    That said, good for Mozilla for doing what’s right, even if it means their installed base will get decimated in Russia.