From 3d8537e15418380954c27a43a9a972c04eb1a0f7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Nowan Nemo Date: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:51:16 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] clarified part about cosmetic filtering in ublock origin --- ...s-killing-uBlock-origin-no-chromium-browser-is-safe.markdown | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/_posts/2024-10-16-google-is-killing-uBlock-origin-no-chromium-browser-is-safe.markdown b/_posts/2024-10-16-google-is-killing-uBlock-origin-no-chromium-browser-is-safe.markdown index e799143..83a10f9 100644 --- a/_posts/2024-10-16-google-is-killing-uBlock-origin-no-chromium-browser-is-safe.markdown +++ b/_posts/2024-10-16-google-is-killing-uBlock-origin-no-chromium-browser-is-safe.markdown @@ -205,7 +205,7 @@ Unfortunately, that is not the case. The [filtering capabilities which can't be ported to MV3](https://github.com/uBlockOrigin/uBOL-home/wiki/Frequently-asked-questions-(FAQ)#filtering-capabilities-which-cant-be-ported-to-mv3) remain the same whether you opt into cosmetic filtering or not. -The way that uBO Lite works by default is by coming with [cosmetic filtering disabled](https://github.com/gorhill/ublock/wiki/Per-site-switches#no-cosmetic-filtering). This is already a feature available in uBlock Origin - just not one most people are interested in, since it removes fewer ad trackers than having it enabled. +uBO Lite ships by default with cosmetic filtering disabled. People can then opt into cosmetic filtering on a site by site basis. In contrast, uBlock Origin ships with cosmetic filtering enabled on all sites. People can *already* a run uBlock Origin [with cosmetic filtering disabled by default](https://github.com/gorhill/ublock/wiki/Per-site-switches#no-cosmetic-filtering) - it's just not an option most people are interested in, since it removes fewer ad trackers than having it enabled. As an aside, this option in uBlock Origin negates the performance argument vs. uBO Lite: you can have the same performance profile as the cut-down version, but opting into the more complete mode is more effective in uBlock Origin.