Using plugins, add-ons, extensions and toolbars are some of the most popular ways of sharing Web links and pages on the Internet. While these tools are commonly used by Web users today, Mozilla Messaging group has created a new extension called the F1, because it argues that people are tired of seeing several share-this buttons either above or below the Web content. As such, the F1 extension’s goal is to make it easier for people to share content around the social Web by reducing possible confusion and distractions around existing tools.
The F1 uses an all-in-one share frame (formula) above Web content so that a connected user can activate the share function that is represented by a single, tiny icon, somewhere in the toolbar. However, at the moment it is designed to make sharing Web pages on the likes of Twitter, Facebook and Gmail possible in a single click. This means that Web users and publishers alike do not have to see or provide several share buttons and users, already on social networks, do not have to connect their social accounts and login credentials to various Websites across the Web.
Unfortunately, the Firefox F1 only works with Mozilla Firefox and in the real world, not every Internet user uses the Firefox browser. However, Mozilla hopes that the extension will resonate with users and provide a new and more personalised way of sharing links across the Web.
VERDICT: While the idea is fantastic, the fact that only three services i.e. Twitter, Facebook and Gmail, can use it at the moment for reasons such as popularity and OAuth implementation, could limit its acceptance and popularity among Firefox users.
Interested publishers who want to experiment with the feature can visit the F1 Wiki for more details. Other users can download and Install F1 Add-On here.
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Do you have any concerns about current ways of sharing Web links and pages?
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Karen
November 27, 2010 at 10:18 pm
I agree on the verdict part – but my goodness how nice it would have been if the web could get a bit less cluttered from all these share it icons. And especially those new footer/header bars that a lot of sites have implemented in the last weeks *cough* *cough*
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Bishwajeet
November 28, 2010 at 5:27 pm
Its better to have all the social stuff at one place, you can also use rockmelt browser
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November 30, 2010 at 9:49 am
Firefox is widely admired browser. All around the globe there is huge number inter users that prefer Firefox and Firefox Add-ons make it more interesting for user. F1 is surely a great way to use net share content easily.
ielts
December 2, 2010 at 2:28 pm
I will download and install F1 add in and also will enjoy all that is explained in the article.
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December 3, 2010 at 11:03 am
I dont have any problem with the current ways of sharing Web links and pages on social media, but have all of them in one place we make web page to be faster.