[tor-talk] using themes in Aurora

[Joe Btfsplk]

No one's EVER looked into Tor security issues of using themes (from 
Mozilla addons site) or Firefox GUI enhancement addons, like Tab Mix Plus?

On 10/13/2011 12:36 PM, Joe Btfsplk wrote:
> Using addons, plugins, etc. of ALL sorts is a touchy subject regarding 
> Tor & anonymity.  I'm wondering about use of Firefox themes & addons 
> like Tab Mix Plus?  Any thoughts on the topic?
>
> I give the native theme in Aurora / Firefox (7) low marks for 
> usability, including overall tabs functions / features - (nothing to 
> do w/ Tor developers).  It's difficult going back & forth from Aurora 
> to Firefox once I am used to a theme in vanilla FF providing better 
> usability & visibility - esp. if you don't have 25 yr old eyes.
>
> AFAIK, themes & addons that simply change the GUI & don't send / 
> receive any info or contact sites, aren't a threat to Tor's 
> anonymity?  Tor controls to allow / don't allow updates, anyway.
>
> So, I'm guessing themes / addons that don't "phone home" aren't a 
> problem w/ Tor, but need to verify this.  Thanks.
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