Post by Robert KaiserPost by John A.So they don't allow us the *choice* to add to the string?
Yes.
Not really, there are no compelling use cases for doing it permanently.
Post by John A.Anyone know a plug-in that will give this functionality? I need to
append an arbitrary string, not mimic an existing UA string from some
other browser or spider, so I can pre-test server-side redirect
changes before unleashing them on the actual targets.
For testing, just override the _whole_ UA string via
general.useragent.override (off the top of my head, I think it's that).
Set this as a new entry with whatever exact complete UA string you need
and reset it when your testing is done.
Robert Kaiser
I guess I'll be doing that, then, maybe. I generally have the browser
up for a few months at a time, though, so, if I grock the ...override
setting properly, I'll have to manually clear it after I'm done.
I really prefer the "extra" settings. I don't give a flying rat's
patootie if my UA is somehow traceable. Isn't there some sort of
private browsing mode where this stripping down of the UA would be
better placed?
I have a feeling this would all be fixable if I knew how to write
plug-ins, but I have too many irons in the fire as it is. :P