Edit within the browser via about:config or add them in the user.js file, easier to make it permanent and portable

> We use a WhatsApp group for co-ordination. The time and location of the meetup is announced there.

That's a hard no. You really, really should use Signal instead.

I suppose organizers choose the easiest way to contact people rather than relying on one of the least-used messaging apps that people won't install just to attend a meetup.

Edit: It doesn't even seem to be strictly required https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49181030

They could easily use both, if necessary.

Or link them and more via a Matrix server - but that would require a bit more work to do.

My first thought was that 5-10 posts a day is just too much. Can't expect everyone to read everything and also react to each one.

Same here, not logged in to X and works just fine with Firefox.

Results appear to vary. 2.5-3.4MB with 2560x1600 resolution. Firefox + uBlock + uMatrix + DDG essentials.

No. From TFA: "There is a one-time, one-day wait"

3) And how can we keep on using F-Droid and other app stores?

4) How can we install apps made by devs who won't do the verification dance with Google?

Developers who distribute Android apps on other app stores are not strictly required to undergo verification and thus can remain anonymous, but if they choose not to, then later this year (when the enforcement of verification goes active) their apps can only be installed on certified Android devices via ADB and/or the new advanced flow.

Thus, you can still install unregistered apps if they're distributed via F-Droid or other sources, but to do so, you will need to use ADB and/or go through the new advanced flow. And remember, the new advanced flow is a one-time process - once you go through with it, you can allow your device to install unregistered apps indefinitely!

I only hope this brilliant proposal is met with a new advanced fine from regulators.

Regulators will be super happy to know they can control what you can install on your phone just by telling Google to take apps down.

I know I'm writing a complaint to my country's regulator after this. This is just blatant anti-competitive behaviour.

From https://keepandroidopen.org/ :

"As of the date of this update, it exists only as a blog post and UI mockups. The community is being asked to accept a product announcement as a functional safeguard five months before the mandate takes effect."

"Until Google provides a shipping implementation that can be independently verified, our position remains unchanged: all apps from non-registered developers will be blocked once their lockdown goes into effect in September 2026."

Mishall This sounds illegal.

Bad implementation. Like the SAVE act that requires you to bring your up to date passport just to vote. It's clearly user hostile.

Because the "new" layout is awful.

Yes, I agree, but the old one is unusable on mobile, and visiting old.reddit.com forces me to keep using it until I logout and login again, which is also awful

There are many brands making proper shoes/boots for winter hiking. I would recommend taking a look at Haix, Lowa, Salomon Quest series, Lundhags and Meindl.

Same file works everywhere. Just leave out the ones that are different on platforms:

- browser.download.dir

- browser.helperApps.neverAsk.saveToDisk

And instead of making a "google doc" a plaintext file would be better.