The reason Opera users don't like the idea of Facebook buying their browser is twofold.
1) Association - Facebook has a really bad image among many people, and I believe Opera has a hugely better reputation than their potential buyer.
2) Fear that Opera will stray from it's declared course of supporting the open web and creating the best browsing experience (which it currently delivers, by far).
I will not be uninstalling Opera if the acquisition takes place but will keep a very close eye on any developments.
Unfortunately Opera is the only choice for me in the current browser market - other browser can't accommodate my browsing habits, so I would be very bitter if anything were to go wrong. I think a lot of Opera users feel the same way.
1) Association - Facebook has a really bad image among many people, and I believe Opera has a hugely better reputation than their potential buyer.
2) Fear that Opera will stray from it's declared course of supporting the open web and creating the best browsing experience (which it currently delivers, by far).
I will not be uninstalling Opera if the acquisition takes place but will keep a very close eye on any developments.
Unfortunately Opera is the only choice for me in the current browser market - other browser can't accommodate my browsing habits, so I would be very bitter if anything were to go wrong. I think a lot of Opera users feel the same way.