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NoScript blocks scripts from Firefox services (which are distinct from extensions), but it gives no notification when it does so. The blocked domain is also never listed as an actively blocked domain (for easy allowing); one must go into "Recently blocked sites" to find which domain(s) were blocked.

An example service that gets blocked without notification is the latest Pocket for Firefox: https://getpocket.com/firefox/.

Meaning what? If they are injecting <script> elements into the page it's hardly surprising; also of course there would be no domain. Anything injected into the page is considered part of the page because there's no way to distinguish it.

Nathan wrote:The blocked domain is also never listed as an actively blocked domain (for easy allowing); one must go into "Recently blocked sites" to find which domain(s) were blocked.

That's odd. Are they somehow redirecting the browser through a different domain?

But then again, shouldn't you just have to Allow it once and you're done? Don't you trust that kind of service?

Wait, what is a service anyway?

I think it's just a floating mini browser window which loads a web page, and is launched by clicking a Firefox toolbar button. At least this is what the pocket service appears to be.

Nathan wrote:I think it's just a floating mini browser window which loads a web page,

Is the NoScript toolbar button in that mini browser window?
(If not that probably explains this...)

No, there is no NoScript button.

I believe Nathan is referring to an integration with the Social API.

Thrawn wrote:I believe Nathan is referring to an integration with the Social API.

Oh.. if that is the case I should step out of the discussion, given my blanket attitude towards all of this socialware stuff and my resulting ignorance.
Bye!