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Re: "Ladybird: a truly independent web browser"
I don't want to be a sourpus, but... For a browser to be even remotely usable, never mind more private or better in any way, you simply have to implement the entire terribleness created by the evil ones, including weird corner cases and nonstandards.. In the process of doing so, you will just give up, or become one of them.
Some ideas are just dumb. If one enjoys doing dumb things (I often do), by all means, enjoy -- especially if someone actually is paying for you! But it will not make the world a better place, usher in a new age, or even become an incremental improvement in anyone's life. A couple of guys will high five each other because a Wikipedia page finally loads.
Jul 05 · 4 days ago
Toxic positivity is a thing.
— https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=25803568
Ladybird: a truly independent web browser — Ladybird is a brand-new browser & web engine. Driven by a web standards first approach, Ladybird aims to render the modern web with good performance, stability and security. From the non-profit announcement: The world needs a browser that puts people first, contributes to open standards using a brand new engine, and is free from advertising's influence. This is why I='ve co-founded the Ladybird Browser Initiative with Andreas and my family has...