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Why did I get an "authors whom you trust" (Author Not Verified in dialog box) warning while attempting to install Lightbeam?

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while downloading the Lightbeam plugin, firefox generated an "install add-ons only from authors you trust" dialog box. i'm assuming there's a good reason the browser issues this warning, when issued, and i'm not inclined to ignore it. i have a screenshot if necessary.

i'd like to know: should i ignore this warning?

thanks!!

while downloading the Lightbeam plugin, firefox generated an "install add-ons only from authors you trust" dialog box. i'm assuming there's a good reason the browser issues this warning, when issued, and i'm not inclined to ignore it. i have a screenshot if necessary. i'd like to know: should i ignore this warning? thanks!!

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hello mrclaude, this is the default dialog which will show up during each installation of any extension. there is of course a good reason to show this message, though addons can be very powerful and handy, they could potentially also do great harm. please note however that all extensions hosted at addons.mozilla.org get reviewed and approved before they become publicly available, so they can be generally considered as safe, especially the ones developed by mozilla itself of course.

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hello mrclaude, this is the default dialog which will show up during each installation of any extension. there is of course a good reason to show this message, though addons can be very powerful and handy, they could potentially also do great harm. please note however that all extensions hosted at addons.mozilla.org get reviewed and approved before they become publicly available, so they can be generally considered as safe, especially the ones developed by mozilla itself of course.

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Philipp-thanks so much for your prompt and very considerate reply- it's very much appreciated!

i considered the fact that i was obtaining the plug-in through the mozilla website but then thought "why then am i getting the warning," which gave me pause. thanks for addressing this concern specifically.

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you're very welcome -hopefully lightbeam can give you interesting and valuable insights!

https://www.mozilla.org/lightbeam/