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1. 4oo4+(OP)[view] [source] 2023-07-26 16:18:17
My thoughts exactly. These GitHub protests, while emotionally satisfying, do not work. Google does not care and they are already drunk on monopolist power.

Contact info for antitrust authorities:

US:

- https://www.ftc.gov/enforcement/report-antitrust-violation

- antitrust@ftc.gov

EU:

- https://competition-policy.ec.europa.eu/antitrust/contact_en

- comp-greffe-antitrust@ec.europa.eu

UK:

- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/tell-the-cma-about-a-competition...

- general.enquiries@cma.gov.uk

India:

- https://www.cci.gov.in/antitrust/

I could not find an easy contact method for filing a complaint for the CCI, but it looks like this is the process?

- https://www.cci.gov.in/filing/atd

Canada:

- https://www.competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/frm-e...

I'm happy to share what I've sent to the FTC if others want to use it as a template.

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2. lances+Zh[view] [source] 2023-07-26 17:22:02
>>4oo4+(OP)
Please share your template.
replies(3): >>4oo4+Lk >>icecre+kB9 >>sickil+ePf
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3. 4oo4+Lk[view] [source] [discussion] 2023-07-26 17:31:25
>>lances+Zh 

    I would like to bring your attention to Google’s recent proposal to add a feature to its Chrome (Chromium family) of browsers called Web Environment Integrity. This provides a mechanism to reinforce Google’s already dominant browser market position by creating a technological control that can be used to nullify a user’s choice of browser, device and operating system. This technology also has the potential for abuse by preventing users from using browser extensions that can enhance security by blocking unwanted and potentially malicious content, as well as browser extensions that help vulnerable users with enhanced accessibility needs, such as color blindness and visual impairment.
    
    Google’s dominant, near-monopoly position in the browser market already harms me as a consumer by reducing browser choices and preventing a competitive market for developing new browsers. Allowing Google to include this feature will reduce my browser choices and consolidate the browser market even further, and it is incumbent on [INSERT AUTHORITY HERE] to take action against this abusive behavior.
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4. icecre+kB9[view] [source] [discussion] 2023-07-29 05:06:45
>>lances+Zh
I shared the content of an email I sent out to a few different groups the other day here: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=36888156&p=2#36889971

There were some reasonable criticism that it was too long/wordy hopefully you can adapt and reformat to your liking.

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5. sickil+wOf[view] [source] 2023-07-31 11:18:09
>>4oo4+(OP)
Done! Sent to 3 places. Let’s do this people!
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6. sickil+ePf[view] [source] [discussion] 2023-07-31 11:25:00
>>lances+Zh
Subject: Potential Threat to Digital Freedom from Google's Web Environment Integrity

Dear [Recipient],

I'm writing to highlight an important matter regarding the digital freedom and competitiveness on the internet. Google is rapidly advancing a policy named "Web Environment Integrity" (WEI) in their Chromium browser.

WEI allows developers to regulate browser configurations, which could lead to limiting the usage of free browsers or operating systems. This creates a potential for a web environment that discriminates based on browser usage. Further, this scenario could pave the way for governments and corporations to enforce specific browser usage and could also allow Google to restrict access to their services based on browser compliance.

This practice contradicts the fundamental principles of an open and competitive digital marketplace. I strongly encourage your agency to investigate the potential impacts of Google's WEI and consider taking necessary actions.

Your proactive engagement is vital in preserving the principles that ensure a free and open web.

Best regards,

[Your Name]

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