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.
    • ripcord@lemmy.worldEnglish
      20·
      5 months ago

      They did say they were just doing it temporarily until they looked at options and figured out what to do.

      But yeah, it’s nice it didn’t take long to decide.

    • rottingleaf@lemmy.zipEnglish
      31·
      5 months ago

      I think it was an intentional PR action.

      Since they can’t be afraid of their services getting blocked in Russia, they’ve been a few periods already without any warning.