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61. Here's an explanation from ublock.org

Fri Oct 2, 2015, 03:24 PM

Oct 2015

uBlock vs. uBlock Origin: what's the difference?

Citing frustration with the increasing volume of support and feature requests from users of uBlock, gorhill (the original developer behind uBlock) transferred ownership of the project to the current uBlock development team, composed of contributors to the original project.

Chris Aljoudi is now the lead developer of uBlock. Alex Vallat heads Firefox development, bringing uBlock to hundreds of thousands of Mozilla fans.

After transferring ownership of the uBlock project, gorhill forked uBlock into uBlock Origin, a personal fork for which he's been releasing builds and providing support via the extension's Chrome Web Store entry.

After the transfer, there were some issues regarding wording and attribution. After consulting with gorhill, this was promptly addressed and resolved — gorhill and the team are content and satisfied with the resolution.

https://www.ublock.org/faq/

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They have been shady for a while...... spixxen Oct 2015 #1

I have a question matt819 Oct 2015 #2

Here's a comparison SecularMotion Oct 2015 #4

Yep, uBlock works extremely well and IMO is far better than Adblock. RKP5637 Oct 2015 #3

I always learn something on DU every day. Thank you. CurtEastPoint Oct 2015 #6

Cats rule! No doubt created by a feline! LOL! RKP5637 Oct 2015 #17

Yes!! CurtEastPoint Oct 2015 #27

Thanks itsrobert Oct 2015 #9

LOL! RKP5637 Oct 2015 #16

Don't make me block you matt819 Oct 2015 #55

I just installed it. Nedsdag Oct 2015 #19

I was amazed at how slick and clean the install was. I've never had to touch anything in uBlock. RKP5637 Oct 2015 #20

Thanks. Daemonaquila Oct 2015 #24

That's why I asked the question above matt819 Oct 2015 #56

Thanks for the link. . . Journeyman Oct 2015 #26

When Ghostery stopped working with Seamonkey, I switched to uBlock. -none Oct 2015 #34

Same reason I went to Chromium.... dixiegrrrrl Oct 2015 #46

I've been using uBlock and uMatrix also erronis Oct 2015 #40

Thanks, I just added Privacy Badger! RKP5637 Oct 2015 #57

Or better yet, uBlock Origin. backscatter712 Oct 2015 #44

I wonder, how does uBlock Origin differ from uBlock. I just uninstalled uBlock RKP5637 Oct 2015 #59

Here's an explanation from ublock.org SecularMotion Oct 2015 #61

Thanks very much!!!!! RKP5637 Oct 2015 #62

Hard to tell which is the better choice going forward. SecularMotion Oct 2015 #65

Yep! Definitely!!! RKP5637 Oct 2015 #68

Interesting. I've been using Adblock Edge. eom cprise Oct 2015 #63

Thank you! Treant Oct 2015 #50

never understood why one blocks ad's PatrynXX Oct 2015 #5

I block because I don't need floating, Betty88 Oct 2015 #8

Because it takes up precious screen space. Starry Messenger Oct 2015 #10

Some ads that you click on accident itsrobert Oct 2015 #13

Some ads deposit malware. Not taking a chance. CharlotteVale Oct 2015 #23

My screen, my broadband, my choice of content. Daemonaquila Oct 2015 #36

+100 - totally agree with your viewpoint. Weed out sites that florish on ad-clicks. erronis Oct 2015 #37

Sucks up network bandwidth. Between ads & Big Telcoms squeezing pipes then demanding more $$ Triana Oct 2015 #71

Those of us who donate to DU do not need a blocker here dixiegrrrrl Oct 2015 #72

Because otherwise, the computer keeps crashing and the hard disk is trashed Demeter Oct 2015 #73

This is what globalism does -- tells consumers its actions are none of our business. ancianita Oct 2015 #7

Wow, so much stuff in just a few words. I'll have to take time to digest, but... erronis Oct 2015 #41

Are you SURE the PTB can't shut down the Internet? That Adblock doesn't operate globally? ancianita Oct 2015 #43

This sucks. Starry Messenger Oct 2015 #11

I just removed AdBlock and AdBlock Plus and installed uBlock as an extension. That RKP5637 Oct 2015 #18

Maybe try uBlock Origin. I had uBlock, but just switched to RKP5637 Oct 2015 #60

Thanks R, it will probably have to wait for the weekend, but I appreciate the tips! nt. Starry Messenger Oct 2015 #64

I have been using AdBlock Plus for Firefox NorthCarolina Oct 2015 #12

The whole "mystery buyer" thing speaks volumes. Think I'm WestSeattle2 Oct 2015 #14

Same here, it's all getting weird. n/t RKP5637 Oct 2015 #58

Just run your on hardware firewall and local dns cache server PowerToThePeople Oct 2015 #15

Buh-Bye, Adblock. onehandle Oct 2015 #21

Using adblocking software really is theft. CBGLuthier Oct 2015 #22

Waaaaaaaahhhhh! Daemonaquila Oct 2015 #25

Post removed Post removed Oct 2015 #29

I love the arrogant assumptions! Daemonaquila Oct 2015 #38

I've created a lot of web content and have never justified my living by stuffing crap erronis Oct 2015 #39

When the ads cover the web page and then force you to leave to an ad site... Kablooie Oct 2015 #28

no and no woundedkarma Oct 2015 #30

Good for you. BUT.The majority of Internet users don't know what you know. ancianita Oct 2015 #47

It is MY bandwidth I am paying for and MY computer. -none Oct 2015 #35

If they were less intrusive I wouldn't have a problem with ads, but taking a flashing blinking corkhead Oct 2015 #54

theft? it's litter prevention Demeter Oct 2015 #74

Thanks for that link! /nt workinclasszero Oct 2015 #31

Ads can come with a virus attached workinclasszero Oct 2015 #32

Goodbye Adblock! LovingA2andMI Oct 2015 #33

Are you sure this is what you want? ancianita Oct 2015 #49

I donated 15 bucks. I clicked the download button. I got a Ublock page with no link to download. NBachers Oct 2015 #42

Try this link SecularMotion Oct 2015 #45

It says: "Ublock "can read and change all your data on the websites you visit." Also, "Read your ancianita Oct 2015 #48

How would it block ads if it couldn't change the data on the websites you visit? jeff47 Oct 2015 #51

I figured it was me being stupid, but I had to ask. Thank you. I'll use it, then. ancianita Oct 2015 #52

Got it. Thanks for the help. ancianita Oct 2015 #53

Uninstalled AdBlock & Installed uBlock Stand and Fight Oct 2015 #66

I just did the same. "Mystery Buyer" meet "Vanishing Users" WestSeattle2 Oct 2015 #67

Booking this for later. d_legendary1 Oct 2015 #69

To disable the ads in Adblock, if you still wish to use it.... Princess Turandot Oct 2015 #70

My son--my IT guy--installed uBlock on my new laptop that runs Linux Mint mnhtnbb Mar 2016 #75

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