Comment 38 for bug 402767
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| Cam Cope (ccope) wrote Re: multisearch add on blocks the functionality of firefox location bar | #38 |
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I would like to register my extreme disapproval of what happened here.
Any change that puts revenue and/or collection of user data BEFORE functionality is UNACCEPTABLE.
Any new collection of user data without an EXPLICIT DISCLAIMER is UNETHICAL.
What distinguishes Ubuntu from many of the other distributions is its vibrant community. Don't alienate us, or you'll quickly find that your userbase will disappear. I would like to believe that this was just a mistake, that you guys were just doing what you thought was best. You have to remember that your goal is to make your users happy, which means you can't just make a quick buck. If you're going to generate some more revenue, fine, just don't break my existing functionality. I'd be totally cool with a slightly modified search page from the search box and a new default home page. Lastly, if you don't know what will be broken, BE TRANSPARENT so people know what's up. F/OSS means people have certain expectations, such as being able to watch the development process and provide input on design decisions.