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Another example why Unlock Origin should be considered essential security software, not just an "ad-block".
If a tool is demonstrably indispensable to disable some browsers' functionality, is it wise for browsers to have that functionality?
There may be genuine use cases to run a script, or whatever the attacker used. The problem is the browsers will auto-run stuff, the user isn't aware and there's no way to stop it. All unlock does is provide the missing security layer called "don't auto run shit from the web".
I like it being extensible instead, as some adblocks might be opinionated or unresponsive. It's easier to swap adblocks then browsers.