Sorry for the poor quality / lack of screenshot, this is from my work computer which I isolate from my personal devices, so I just took a picture.

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Yeah, that extension actually pushes unwanted popups. That’s a legit flag indeed.

Just use uBlock Origin.

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Ooh thank you. I hope you can see why I was sceptical!

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I’m gonna have to say that Google is correct in this case. Use uBlock Origin instead.

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What if the extension is actual malware?

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Evil Google interfering with my right to run malware 😡

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Just sounds like antivaxxers complaining about the covid vaccine.

“How dare you suggest me and my family take a preventative measure against the virus. The government is just trying to control our lives!”

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Except “evil Google blocking malware” usually comes with an “accept the risk and continue” button

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Has anyone said to use uBlock Origin instead yet?

Also, add in SponsorBlock. It’s an extension that skips embedded adverts within the content but it’s community driven so if it’s not been submitted, it won’t know about it. (Hint: get involved!)

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Someone should tell them to use uBlock Origin instead.

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Everyone

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You know that ublock origin blocks youtube ads right?

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