> All of this combined is still less "dark" than Chrome automatically combining Chrome logins with standard Google accounts, and logging you into the browser account whenever you log into your Google account.
I actually find that a very useful feature that keeps my settings and logins in sync across multiple computers and accounts.
> To say nothing of things like FLoC, new web APIs that just so happen to be excellent ways to track you
Still falls into the "it just tracks you" category... basically the only major downfall, which isn't a big deal to me. Everyone tracks you these days, and mostly an adblocker negates the effects.
> AMP integration
Yeah, AMP and its ilk (FB Lightning pages, etc.) were good ideas evilly implemented. Good thing AMP is on its way out.
> neutering ad blockers
That would be a big deal if and when it comes to pass (seemingly soon, perhaps?)
The thing is, aside from the ad blockers, most of those supposed downsides have had little to no impact on my user experience, vs the constant hassling of Firefox. I get annoyed every time I open Firefox. Chrome just works and actively makes my life easier with its syncing and auto logins. To you those may be downsides, to me they are helpful and unobtrusive.
