[morcus]

It's not making an excuse on the part of Google, it's pointing out the naivety of expecting otherwise from Google.

Firefox still allows uBlock origin, and even on mobile.

[oreilles]

One's expectations aren't in any way relevant in considering wether something is an asshole move or not.

[integralid]

Calling company strategy an "asshole move" is anthropomorphizing a lawnmower.

[rockskon]

Firefox has had poor stewardship for quite a few years now with an uncertain future.

Even moreso - uBlock Origin doesn't block the modern equivalent of pop-up ads unless you manually block elements. Even then - half the time the block isn't even saved and needs to be redone every page visit.

[aembleton]

> needs to be redone every page visit

Have you got an example of that?