Tech: Gener8 browser

Subject: Tech: Gener8
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 26 Jul 22 - 05:35 PM

Anyone tried the Gener8 browser either in privacy or in earning mode yet?

Sounds a good idea but there must be a drawback.

I am using it to post this BTW!

Subject: RE: Tech: Gener8 browser
From: DaveRo
Date: 26 Jul 22 - 06:02 PM

Well, it isn't a browser for a start - it's a browser addon.

I think what it does is replace Max's ads, which earn him money, with their ads, which earns them money, which they share with you. But I'm not certain. Is that what it appears to do?

Read their 'privacy' policy:
https://gener8ads.com/privacy/

Subject: RE: Tech: Gener8 browser
From: DaveRo
Date: 27 Jul 22 - 02:58 AM

Correction: they do have a browser too. When I googled 'what is gener8' I got stuff about the addons for Chrome and Firefox. I presume they started as an addon, and then created a browser.

Subject: RE: Tech: Gener8 browser
From: DaveRo
Date: 27 Jul 22 - 11:09 AM

I was right that it replaces a site's own adverts. This is from a year ago: The Real Issue With Ad Revenue Generating Browsers

It seems to have another feature: posting spam.

Move to BS?

Subject: RE: Tech: Gener8 browser
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 27 Jul 22 - 11:13 AM

As noted, it seems to also attract spammy posts. I just deleted three above DaveRo's message.

Subject: RE: Tech: Gener8 browser
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 27 Jul 22 - 12:37 PM

I'm happy for it to be moved below the line if required

Subject: RE: Tech: Gener8 browser
From: Mr Red
Date: 29 Jul 22 - 02:26 AM

Strange - no adds on this page at the moment.