I have little to add but to concur that the whole thing was very strange and a bit off-putting.

This rant sums up my thoughts exactly. I want firefox to be the most functional tool it can be. Not some presumptuous furry animal that is emotionally and politically charged.

I'd call this a business failing to simulate humanity, but it reminds me of one time I went jewelry shopping and the salesperson started explaining the different vibes conducted by the various stones.

We need more roasts like this. West coast developers export too much woowoo.