[deryilz]

Author here, sorry. I don't think any open-source extension (especially large adblockers with millions of users) could actually get away with using this bug, because Google is paying close attention to them. It would've been patched immediately either way.

[physicles]

You’re right, and good on you for paying attention to the human/business context behind the code.

[deryilz]

Hi, I appreciate your opinion, but really disagree. First of all, this is one bug, and most of the ones I find don't "act against user's interests" (not that this one could have been used effectively without being patched anyway). Doing bug finding is how I make a difference and a skill I feel proud of.

I USED to keep bugs (read: exploits) for myself without sharing them, but after a while I realized it was not worth it and my skills were basically going to waste. You can say philosophical stuff about ads if you want but bug finding for me is a fun challenge with a good community. I'm not pretending Google is my best friend.

Plus, doing this gets me a bit of money. It's either this or I work summers at a grocery store, and I prefer this.

[IshKebab]

He may be young but it seems like he has already learnt not to be patronising and wrong.

[deryilz]

Also, dude, from your other comments: "What a selfish dickhead, helping them make better nooses to put around everyone's necks (including his own)."

And "People like this are enemies of freedom and should be called out publicly."

What the ?