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Mozilla restores Firefox add-ons banned in Russia (www.theregister.com)

submitted 5 months ago by AnActOfCreation@programming.dev to c/technology@lemmy.world

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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.

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[-] pumpkinseedoil@sh.itjust.works 5 points 5 months ago

This is what Tor exists for

[-] Gullible@sh.itjust.works 4 points 5 months ago

Absolutely true! But tor can be more than a bit intimidating for new users. Many people hold preconceptions that may prevent them from using it, much less browsing a .onion. “Install Firefox and 4 addons” seems like a layperson’s simplest start and simplifying access to information is indescribably useful. As I said, I do not disagree.

[-] levzzz@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago

Sadly blocked in russia

[-] pumpkinseedoil@sh.itjust.works 1 points 5 months ago

How can they block tor?!

[-] levzzz@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago

Probably the protocol itself. Bridges exist though.

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