I'm not into position commenting Manifest V2 vs V3 as I don't write extensions.
> The benefits exist if you treat the user like an absolute buffoon that can't handle installing extensions. If you really wanted to, just put a massive warning screen before installing extensions that require dangerous permissions.
But... what different is it than installing software? And "big scary warning" is what one of things Windows UAC brought you. It helps some folks, but otherwise it is "just push OK".
I like how Android/iOS handles - I can approve/reject specific permission upon request and only grant it while using app/this time only.
> The benefits exist if you treat the user like an absolute buffoon that can't handle installing extensions. If you really wanted to, just put a massive warning screen before installing extensions that require dangerous permissions.
But... what different is it than installing software? And "big scary warning" is what one of things Windows UAC brought you. It helps some folks, but otherwise it is "just push OK".
I like how Android/iOS handles - I can approve/reject specific permission upon request and only grant it while using app/this time only.