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1. anshum+Qc[view] [source] 2023-07-26 13:12:43
>>topshe+(OP)
As someone who is a somewhat new to web technologies, can someone really explain why this is bad? I saw the techical discussions in the PRs made to the WEI repo but it was all super technical that I was not able to understand the arguments made for and against it.
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2. mplewi+Ee[view] [source] 2023-07-26 13:20:39
>>anshum+Qc
WEI turns non-compliant browsers into second-class citizens. You’re perfectly free to use whatever compliant browser engine and OS combo you like today – but in a world with WEI, you’ll have to use Approved Chrome on an Approved OS on Approved Hardware with Approved Signing Keys, or you won’t be able to sign into your bank.
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3. netdur+kh[view] [source] 2023-07-26 13:30:54
>>mplewi+Ee
isn't this good? banks can raise security while we can still use any browser to check hackers news! or this 3 cows story?
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4. loeg+fj[view] [source] 2023-07-26 13:38:41
>>netdur+kh
Not great if your bank arbitrarily decides Linux isn't a supported operating system, for example.
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5. YPCrum+1p[view] [source] 2023-07-26 14:01:08
>>loeg+fj
Wouldn’t this just mean I should change my bank?
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6. plagia+iA[view] [source] 2023-07-26 14:44:27
>>YPCrum+1p
Does that seem easier for people to do than buying a Windows or MacOS device? If your oldest credit cards are through your bank it could wreck your FICO for quite a while.
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