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[Extension] Ghostery 5.3.2

Change log:
This release fixes a bug where the “Save” button was inactive.
Extension: »purplebox.ghostery.com/p ··· 16024203

Davesnothere
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It's a really odd website !

They make an app, but it doesn't seem to have a page for n00bs like me to learn what their app is, what it basically does, and why I should want it.

Suppose I will have to look externally for that info.

EDIT : Ah, HERE we are !

»www.ghostery.com/en-GB/

»addons.mozilla.org/en-US ··· hostery/

Those 2 links ought to be in plain view on that blog site.

Or are they present and I missed them ?

And I found this one : »en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghostery
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So is Ghostery similar to Noscript ?
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Basally it works like Adblock Plus by blocking some of online ads and tracking cookies meaning those cookies allow websites to track the sites you are visiting.

Davesnothere
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Davesnothere

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I already have ABP.

Do I need Ghostery too ?
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said by Davesnothere:

 
I already have ABP.

Do I need Ghostery too ?

If you want more privacy. Other than that i do not think so.
Mele20
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I have the Proxomitron that blocks all ads. Ghostery zaps Trackers that Proxo doesn't get. I also use Disconnect which finds even more Trackers that neither Proxo or Ghostery zaps. You want to zap all trackers especially those in the categories of analytics and widgets you need more than one application. It's mindboggling the number of trackers out there and more are added each day.

Dustyn
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Interesting Wiki link.
I found the "Criticism" portion to be of interest.

DownTheShore
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DownTheShore

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I thought I remembered there being something hinky about Ghostery, though like ABP you are offered an opt-in/out.