MasterAbood

That’s a fair perspective, and I respect your stance. I understand the ethical concerns around segmentation, but my focus with Syrup is on creating a transparent and ethical alternative for those who choose to use such tools. I appreciate your take, it’s given me something to think about as I move forward.

You raise a really important issue, and I completely understand the hesitation around recommending browser extensions to non-technical users, even if they’re open-source. Supply-chain attacks and repo takeovers are valid concerns, and examples like you said the uBlock Origin situation highlight how things can go wrong.

With Syrup, my focus is on making it as transparent and community-driven as possible. That said, I agree it’s not a perfect solution for everyone, especially non-technical users who might not have the time or skills to monitor changes. Open-source alone doesn’t eliminate risks, and your point about cognitive load is fair—it’s something I need to think about more deeply.

One way I’m considering addressing this is by implementing robust safeguards, such as: - An open and transparent roadmap where changes and intentions are clearly communicated. - Encouraging a diverse, trusted group of maintainers rather than a single individual to reduce risks of compromise.

Ultimately, while Syrup might not solve every issue you’ve outlined, I hope it can be a step toward more ethical alternatives for those who value transparency. For non-techie users, maybe manual searches are the best approach right now, but I’d like to keep improving Syrup and exploring ways to make it safer for everyone.

Thanks again for your input, it’s giving me a lot to think about as I move forward with this project.

Thanks!

I edited the manifest to work on firefox, idk why the crx isn't working for firefox, but the load temporary does work. I will look into it and try and fix it