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@Developers: WTF are you doing to firefox?

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I have been a faithful FF user for over 10 years. I own many sites (50+) which I use to make my living. So we've established that I'm not some new to the web kid. Got it? Good..

I have updated to latest version 29,521 are whatever it is this month. Who can keep up? When it's finished installing the update I have Chrome. Really? I mean it says it's FF but it looks like chrome, it acts like chrome (except for the stability) must be chrome. If I wanted chrome I would have installed it. Did Google buy you out? If not they really should sue you..

Here's just a few of my complaints: You have never been able to get FF stable and un-cpu-hoggish since like version 5. So why move on to something new when you cant seem to make the old version work worth a flip? Cant move the back button. I don't want it permanently attached to the address bar. Forward button is MIA??? Refresh button is MIA??? I know it's in the address drop down. Who's stupid idea was that? I don't want to search from the address bar. Another stupid idea... More then like 2 extensions and there goes the memory. Don't even try to use web developer... Just dont do it... Really I could go on and on....

Mozilla members don't bother trying to answer my questions. There is no answer other than 'we know it sux and were gonna fix it.' Really just want the developers to know what I and bet many others think of the latest update.... and yes I know there an option to make it look/work like the previous versions. Ever heard the saying.. ' "You can put lipstick on a pig, but it's still a pig," that applies here...

So I guess since you've tried so hard to make it Chrome, I will just use Chrome... I'll check back in a few months (next update or 2) and see if you have come to your senses..

Thanks for making my mind up for me....

As the kids say, EPIC FAIL!!!

I have been a faithful FF user for over 10 years. I own many sites (50+) which I use to make my living. So we've established that I'm not some new to the web kid. Got it? Good.. I have updated to latest version 29,521 are whatever it is this month. Who can keep up? When it's finished installing the update I have Chrome. Really? I mean it says it's FF but it looks like chrome, it acts like chrome (except for the stability) must be chrome. If I wanted chrome I would have installed it. Did Google buy you out? If not they really should sue you.. Here's just a few of my complaints: You have never been able to get FF stable and un-cpu-hoggish since like version 5. So why move on to something new when you cant seem to make the old version work worth a flip? Cant move the back button. I don't want it permanently attached to the address bar. Forward button is MIA??? Refresh button is MIA??? I know it's in the address drop down. Who's stupid idea was that? I don't want to search from the address bar. Another stupid idea... More then like 2 extensions and there goes the memory. Don't even try to use web developer... Just dont do it... Really I could go on and on.... Mozilla members don't bother trying to answer my questions. There is no answer other than 'we know it sux and were gonna fix it.' Really just want the developers to know what I and bet many others think of the latest update.... and yes I know there an option to make it look/work like the previous versions. Ever heard the saying.. ' "You can put lipstick on a pig, but it's still a pig," that applies here... So I guess since you've tried so hard to make it Chrome, I will just use Chrome... I'll check back in a few months (next update or 2) and see if you have come to your senses.. Thanks for making my mind up for me.... As the kids say, EPIC FAIL!!!

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Wrong place to try.

I am sorry but Firefox 29 / Australis Development, and design policy decisions are again off topic on this forum. (We did initially temporarily suspend that forum policy so that people had a chance to say something)

I am sorry but we are only fellow users of Firefox there are no Developers here to see or answer these questions. It only diverts attention and effort from trying to help users with problems.

Please See for example a long recently closed thread.

That thread includes

  • A quote of a developer's comment,
  • Suggestions of where you may discuss this, or post feedback
  • Helpful information for those with problems from the Firefox 29 changes
  • An extract of current forum rules