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05-08-2011, 12:24 AM
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#1 | | Prospect
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Credits: 8,819,261 | Homeland Security demands that Mozilla remove Firefox extension | |
Homeland Security Demands Mozilla Remove Firefox Extension That Redirects Seized Domains | Techdirt
"Apparently, the folks at Homeland Security are not at all pleased with the very, very simple Firefox extension, called MAFIAAfire, that negates ICE's domain seizures, by automatically rerouting users to alternate domains. Apparently, DHS demanded that Mozilla take the extension down from its listing of Firefox extensions claiming that the add-on "circumvented" DHS's seizure orders. Thankfully, Mozilla didn't just fold, but instead left it up and sent DHS a list of questions concerning the request. The list of questions is really fantastic, as it goes way beyond the direct request to really get to the heart of the questionable nature of ICE's activity with domain seizures"
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05-08-2011, 05:10 AM
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#2 | | Starter
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This is a really good example of the powerlessness of the U.S. federal government. They were supposed to be able to rig two giant buildings with explosives, without anyone know about it, and yet can't get a simple Firefox extension pulled? Come on.
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05-08-2011, 07:10 AM
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#3 | | Prospect
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Originally Posted by Hugs4ISU  This is a really good example of the powerlessness of the U.S. federal government. They were supposed to be able to rig two giant buildings with explosives, without anyone know about it, and yet can't get a simple Firefox extension pulled? Come on. The better question is why they should be able to force a private company to do so.
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“If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen.” Samuel Adams
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05-08-2011, 09:05 AM
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#4 | | All-Star
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Credits: 78,858,849 Year: 1977 Degree: GeoEngineering NFL: Vikings MLB: Twins | Re: Homeland Security demands that Mozilla remove Firefox extension | |
Originally Posted by Cyclonepride The better question is why they should be able to force a private company to do so. Exactly. Big brother at it again.
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05-08-2011, 12:19 PM
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#5 | | Burgermeister!
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Originally Posted by Cyclonepride The better question is why they should be able to force a private company to do so. A better question is why do they think that forcing mozilla to remove the extension will actually make that extension "not exist."
I'm not sure that there are very many in the justice department or the department of homeland security that actually understand how technology works.
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05-08-2011, 01:42 PM
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#6 | | All-Star
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Just goes to show how clueless people can be about technology.
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