[Xfce-bugs] [Bug 15347] Upload plugin should come with warning

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https://bugzilla.xfce.org/show_bug.cgi?id=15347

Adam R. <xfce at defensivecomputing.io> changed:

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--- Comment #3 from Adam R. <xfce at defensivecomputing.io> ---
I strongly suggest that inclusion of the upload feature be reconsidered.
Reliance on third parties who may change their policies and behavior - or even
cease to exist - at any time (as with ZimageZ) puts the stability of this
component at permanent risk. Moreover, the integration of screen capture and
upload runs counter to the UNIX philosophy of "do one thing and do it well" and
Xfce's goal of a lightweight environment.

Other projects have faced significant opposition when core components are tied
to external services: the negative reaction to Ubuntu's "shopping lens" is
among the most prominent examples. Mozilla likewise faced substantial criticism
for its integration of uploading into Firefox's screenshot feature.

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