Mozilla recently disabled uBlock Origin Lite from the Firefox Add-ons Store due to claims of violations which the developer, Raymond “gorhill” Hill, refuted. The extension was criticized for not asking for user consent, containing minified code, and lacking a privacy policy. Despite Hill’s objections, Mozilla only re-enabled the original version of the extension after admitting their mistake. The incident highlights potential problems with review processes in third-party stores and the impact on developers. Hill has decided to self-host the extension, removing it from Mozilla’s repository. The conflict raises questions about the effectiveness and fairness of review processes by store owners.
https://www.ghacks.net/2024/10/01/mozillas-massive-lapse-in-judgement-causes-clash-with-ublock-origin-developer/