https://connect.mozilla.org/t5/discussions/i-don-t-appreciate-being-prompted-to-make-firefox-default/m-p/103941#M40312 <P>Firstly it felt annoying because it popped up when I opened firefox (not for the first time today) and had a 'Start browsing button' which immediately drew my eyes, but then I noticed the two checkboxes that were checked by default: 'make default' and 'pin to taskbar'.<BR /><BR />That feels deceptive, which makes firefox feel deceptive. 'Start browsing' shouldn't apply changes to my PC. I feel like I have to be on guard using firefox now lest I get something I don't want by mistake, and that makes my browsing experience more stressful, which consciously or subconsciously reflects on my opinion of firefox. I would suggest one of these changes to make it feel better:</P><P>1. While the options are checked, change the button text to 'Apply changes and start browsing'<BR />2. Add a previous 'page' that says 'You've been using Firefox for a while now, we have some settings for you to customise' with a 'Next' button before the checkboxes appear (and ideally a 'Skip' button).<BR />3. Have the checkboxes unticked by default, so that it is Opt-in, instead of Opt-out.</P> Sat, 23 Aug 2025 21:24:34 GMT Merivio 2025-08-23T21:24:34Z https://connect.mozilla.org/t5/discussions/i-don-t-appreciate-being-prompted-to-make-firefox-default/m-p/103941#M40312 <P>Firstly it felt annoying because it popped up when I opened firefox (not for the first time today) and had a 'Start browsing button' which immediately drew my eyes, but then I noticed the two checkboxes that were checked by default: 'make default' and 'pin to taskbar'.<BR /><BR />That feels deceptive, which makes firefox feel deceptive. 'Start browsing' shouldn't apply changes to my PC. I feel like I have to be on guard using firefox now lest I get something I don't want by mistake, and that makes my browsing experience more stressful, which consciously or subconsciously reflects on my opinion of firefox. I would suggest one of these changes to make it feel better:</P><P>1. While the options are checked, change the button text to 'Apply changes and start browsing'<BR />2. Add a previous 'page' that says 'You've been using Firefox for a while now, we have some settings for you to customise' with a 'Next' button before the checkboxes appear (and ideally a 'Skip' button).<BR />3. Have the checkboxes unticked by default, so that it is Opt-in, instead of Opt-out.</P> Sat, 23 Aug 2025 21:24:34 GMT https://connect.mozilla.org/t5/discussions/i-don-t-appreciate-being-prompted-to-make-firefox-default/m-p/103941#M40312 Merivio 2025-08-23T21:24:34Z