[elbrian]

I see the name “Brave Browser” and my brain just refuses to engage. Their marketing team ruined the product for me before I ever got the chance to try it.

[EMM_386]

> I see the name “Brave Browser” and my brain just refuses to engage.

Not sure I follow.

I used Firefox for 20 years but had to switch to a Chromium browser due to performance. Went with Brave, seemed to be the best of the bunch.

I've been happy with it. What's the problem with the name?

[NayamAmarshe]

There are no problems with the browser. It's the PR surrounding it. Clickbaity tech news websites have been trying to ruin Brave's reputation while Brave users continue to enjoy a fully FOSS browser with the best privacy period.

[gota]

What do you mean? Do you feel anxious about having to rent a tuxedo when someone mentions Opera?

I jest, but I don't think I get what you are implying. What is the difference between this fantasy name and any other that is also an existing noun?

[lagniappe]

> What do you mean?

For once can we just skip the inevitable discussion that takes place in every single brave thread?

[gota]

I am sorry, I am truly not aware. I'll google it but appreciate a link if you have it at hand.

Thanks and sorry - I didn't mean to start a thread that is not useful for most people

[kyleee]

A probably incomplete list of gripes:

* cryptocurrency related bits, relation to BAT token

* Fiasco where they collected earnings on behalf of creators without their consent/knowledge/optin

* Run by Brendan Eich who some people don’t like because he created javascript, and/or is not supportive of gay people in some ways

I am sure I am forgetting some