Advanced vs Basic Browsing

[Somebody1]

For over a year now, I have used Firefox and Firefox Nightly. In that time, I have grown to be a more privacy-centric person, I also have become more technology interested (especially open-source). In this time, I noticed that many users (or past users) thought Firefox was too bloated (mostly with Pocket). I thought this was it, that most Firefox users hated 'bloat', but then I got on Mozilla Connect; here I noticed that while there were still many people who hated the 'bloat', I also noticed that some people liked the 'bloat'. I thought this was it. Mozilla would always have to choose between either user.

I would like to propose a solution: When installing Firefox or its Mozilla-backed forks (like nightly, developer or ESR). Ask the user whether they want advanced browser experience or basic browser experience. Make sure users know they can always change.

If users chose basic browsing experience, they would get a simple browser experience with none of the so- called 'bloat'. On the other hand, if users chose advanced browsing they would get a lot of features, similar to Opera and Vivaldi, like an ad and tracker blocker, crypto wallet, integrated messenger etc. Make sure that people who choose advanced browsing experience can choose what features to use. 

Also make sure both advanced, and basic browsers can install extensions.

This is my idea to resolve all conflict. If "bloat-haters" don't like a new feature, just add it to advanced browsing only, but if both like it, add it to both.

[Jon]

Thanks for submitting an idea to the Mozilla Connect community! Your idea is now open to votes (aka kudos) and comments.

[shampoo_factory]

I'm shocked people use pocket, giving users this kind of option would be a pleasant fix!

[Somebody1]

@shampoo_factoryThanks for kudos: I don't know if people use it (and I, myself, don't use it) but I am sure one day Mozilla will add a feature some people love and some people hate (probably already a feature like that. Just imagine if firefox got all the features of Vivaldi and Opera: some people will love it, others will just curse Mozilla forever after that. I, also, think it would be a pleasant fix, but it will probably require an entire restructure of firefox; a nightmare for an open-source project, I think.