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Because not everyone wants to use the Tor network but may still be interested in a browser that comes configured for as much privacy as possible by default instead of having to configure various settings/extensions manually?

Options for incrementally improving privacy are still good, even if it doesn't go as far as the normal Tor browser.

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For a superior privacy product to neuter itself for the benefit of supposed people who want inferior privacy is bizarre. Who are these people, who would want to use Tor Browser but wish it were less private? All this does is make the inferior privacy product seem better than it really is, by associating it with a superior one.

This whole thing STINKS.

I can think of some good uses. Lots of websites block Tor, some websites (like your bank) may lock your account if you start logging in from random countries. Tor can also be a bit slow for some uses.

What's the point of using a private browser (anti-fingerprinting/etc) for logging into your bank? They already know who you are. I understand using a VPN with the exit node in your country to do banking, but that's to hide your location not your identity.

Your time zone can reveal your location. WebRTC can reveal your IP address.

Sorry, late reply. I don't care if my bank knows who I am, but I might care if my bank can learn about my online history/preferences via the many analytics platforms and third party cookies. That shit needs to get shut down.

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