Batu69 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 The past week has not been easy for uBlock users as lots of things happened in that time. The first thing that happened was that Raymond Hill (Gorhill), the creator of uBlock, left the project.It is up to this day not really clear what led to the decision only that he made it and that someone else took over.Then, Gorhill forked the original uBlock and created uBlock₀ or uBlock Origin (what is it with those names?).And now, uBlock Origin was taken down by Google from the company's Chrome Web Store. If you try to load the extension's store page you get an item not found message and the claim that "the item may have been removed by its author".The admin dashboard of the account shows taken down as the status and basic information on top that states that the extension did not comply with policies or terms of service.Read more news here ->> http://www.ghacks.net/2015/04/15/ublock-origin-extension-taken-down-from-chrome-store-by-google/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe13 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 It is up to this day not really clear what led to the decision only that he made it and that someone else took over.//www.nsaneforums.com/topic/242511-the-injected-javascript-used-to-smash-anti-great-firewall-of-china-projects-offline/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 gorhill's copy of uBlock seems to have blocked the above answer to his complaint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clubhouse Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 uBlock Origin extension taken down from Chrome Store by GoogleThe past week has not been easy for uBlock users as lots of things happened in that time. The first thing that happened was that Raymond Hill (Gorhill), the creator of uBlock, left the project.It is up to this day not really clear what led to the decision only that he made it and that someone else took over.Then, Gorhill forked the original uBlock and created uBlock0 or uBlock Origin (what is it with those names?).And now, uBlock Origin was taken down by Google from the company's Chrome Web Store. If you try to load the extension's store page you get an item not found message and the claim that "the item may have been removed by its author".The admin dashboard of the account shows taken down as the status and basic information on top that states that the extension did not comply with policies or terms of service.Google has a track record of being vague when it comes to bans and take downs. The company usually refers only to its policies or terms of services but gives no further information to content owners which often leaves them puzzled as to what just happened and what the content violation is all about.This happened to Gorhill who does not know the exact reason why the extension was taken down as none was provided by Google.After inquiring about that, he received an email stating that further details about the violation were sent to the linked email account. Gorhill stated that he never received that email on the other hand and since Google did not include the details in the reply email, no light was shed on the issue.Some users suggested that the similarity to uBlock (same icon, similar name, functionality, layout) might have been the reason for the take down as it looks like a copycat on first glance.These quick fixes may or may not fix the issue. Since Google has not responded yet all that Gorhill can do at this point is to use the trial and error approach. Make a fix, upload to Chrome Store, see what happens.That's far from deal though and it would obviously be a lot easier if Google would include a list of the violations in the dashboard so that extension authors can address them head on.The uBlock Origin extension is still available on Github from where it can be downloaded and installed. Depending on which version of Chrome you are running, you may need to install it using Developer Mode.http://www.ghacks.net/2015/04/15/ublock-origin-extension-taken-down-from-chrome-store-by-google/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 The conspiracy theory claim - offered, by none other than . . . . . . . . . . . . yes, (you guessed right) . . . . . . . . . . . . the perplexed gorhill:-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0veR Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Adblock Plus :showoff: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnakeMasteR Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Wazzup, homies.All good here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Would not come as a surprise if it emerged that it was chrisaljoudi who snitched about the logo, to Google. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clubhouse Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Wazzup, homies.All good here.All resolved then....Excellent news, fcuking google dummies got right it at last! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CODYQX4 Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 Autoupdated with the new icon, and named uBlock Origin and not the little zero.Maybe Google didn't like that tiny little zero, maybe people would try to add those to the names of legit extensions. Or maybe they're just trolling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizin Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 The original uBlock is available in Firefox right? I mean I've been trying it out for a few days and suddenly the news breaks out that its been taken down, developer change etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YUMAN Posted April 17, 2015 Share Posted April 17, 2015 Anyone tell me how i got a Good Configuration About UBlock Origin! How do i Customize it to Work Well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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