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[–] dactylotheca@suppo.fi 36 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I'd rather be informed with a popup than have to remember to periodically check the settings in case they've maybe added dark mode. Tying this to "advertising tactics" is, well, ridiculous – they're informing users about a new feature they might not otherwise learn about, not selling literally anything

[–] henfredemars@infosec.pub 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Surely there’s a better way than creating a floating modal dialogue in front of the content I came there to read.

[–] BubbleMonkey@slrpnk.net 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Are you also upset when they do a donation drive and have a pre-article header literally asking for money?

[–] henfredemars@infosec.pub 2 points 3 months ago

Yes, but not because the header is a distraction — it’s generally less obtrusive. I’m not convinced that they actually need the money to achieve the goals of the foundation, but that’s another matter of opinion in how I think they spend those funds. I’ve donated in the past.

[–] Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 3 months ago

I use FF Focus (new private mode always) so EVERY TIME I GO THERE the popup is there. A bit annoying.