I've been doing this internet thing for nearly 25 years now. I'm not ignorant of all the things I can do on the "modern" internet or browsers. I'm not waiting around passively for someone to deliver experiences I want--I build software, ffs.
I made a simple statement about what I wish browsers did by default. That means no extensions. That means that--unless I'm going to fork a browser to build it myself--building yet another extension to do these things in a sea of extensions that do these things still doesn't change what I wish browsers offered by default. You're now the 3rd person who has appeared to misunderstand the intent of my comment(s).
I fully understood your comment, your point, and your desire. I was attempting to encourage you (and anyone less experienced reading along at home) to push the world that exists in the direction of the world you want, rather than imply any ignorance on your part.
It's far, far too easy for people to treat technology as artifacts handed down from the gods that can only be passively accepted.
> It's far, far too easy for people to treat technology as artifacts handed down from the gods that can only be passively accepted.
Too true. I usually phrase the same sentiment as bemoaning how people treat tech as if it's some magical black box into which they cannot peer & tinker.
Of course, I feel that same way about other things, such as automobile engines. I know it isn't a magical black box, but it may as well be.
Yet, to my mind there's a marked difference between viewing something as a magic black box that cannot be understood and an artifact that isn't understood. The former is an permanent state of affairs. The latter may wind up being permanent, but it can be fixed with effort.
As long as we're making wishes, I'd like my browser--by default--to track down and give a hard slap to all the folks that have ever done any obnoxious stuff with a web page, up to and including Sir Tim. One slap per offending page. I have already prepared my own face for punishment.
If your over-featured site is still readable with lynx, your cheeks shall be spared.
Some visitors want an experience. Others just want information. It is very rare that both types may be satisfied on the same site. If you find that you can build such sites, please report to your nearest zoo, to register for the endangered species breeding program.
I made a simple statement about what I wish browsers did by default. That means no extensions. That means that--unless I'm going to fork a browser to build it myself--building yet another extension to do these things in a sea of extensions that do these things still doesn't change what I wish browsers offered by default. You're now the 3rd person who has appeared to misunderstand the intent of my comment(s).