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=== Why aren't add-on updates sent out for sandbox'ed add-ons? ===
=== Why aren't add-on updates sent out for sandbox'ed add-ons? ===
Due to security concerns. Add-ons in the sandbox are unmoderated. If automatic updates were enabled, then this could be used for malicious purposes. Going "public" forces a review by an editor and lessens the chance of a rogue add-on doing damage thru automatic updating.
Due to security concerns. Add-ons in the sandbox are unmoderated. If automatic updates were enabled, then this could be used for malicious purposes. Going "public" forces a review by an editor and lessens the chance of a rogue add-on doing damage thru automatic updating.
=== If I have an issue with an addon, should I contact Mozilla? ===
=== I've added an addon and now Firefox is acting funny? What do I do? ===
=== How checks are in place to make sure that addons are stable and safe to use? ===
=== I want to contact an addon author but he won't reply? ===
=== I've upgraded to Firefox 3.x but my addon no longer works? Why is that? ===
=== I've added an addon and now Firefox is acting funny? What do I do? ===
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