diff --git a/Start.md b/Start.md index 80b29907b..5efa4e90a 100644 --- a/Start.md +++ b/Start.md @@ -1,18 +1,12 @@ -### Quick Start +FilterLists helps to protect your privacy and security when using the Internet. It provides a comprehensive directory of subscription lists to block advertisements, malware, trackers, and other general annoyances. First, install one of the tools mentioned below under "Software Support." Then, you can subscribe to a set of these lists inside of that software. If you need help or have a comment/question, open an [Issue](https://github.com/collinbarrett/FilterLists/issues). -FilterLists is a directory of lists to which you can subscribe to block advertisements, malware, trackers, and annoyances. First, install one of the tools mentioned below under "Software Support." Then, you can subscribe to a set of these lists inside of that software to aid in protecting your privacy and security online. If you need help, open an [Issue](https://github.com/collinbarrett/FilterLists/issues) and somebody will help you out. - -### Legacy Site - -This new version (2.0) of this site was launched on Jan. 28, 2017\. While we continue to iron out the kinks, the legacy site is still live over at [v1.filterlists.com](https://v1.filterlists.com). Note that the legacy site is for archival purposes only and will no longer be updated. - -### Background +## Background Using a software firewall (adblocker) has become a key tool in protecting one's privacy online. While the current business model of the "free" Internet relies upon advertising revenue, publishers have become too flippant about tracking users without their consent. Advertising networks track users' browsing habits around the Internet building lucrative profiles to exploit for targeted marketing or big data research. Until Internet publishers develop more transparency or a new business model, we must continue to take the protection of our privacy into our hands. Typical adblockers run as an extension in popular web browsers. As we browse the Internet, they compare HTTP requests to their list of hosts and filters to selectively block advertisements, trackers, and general annoyances. This filtering helps to protect the surfer's privacy, prevents [malvertising attacks](http://www.wired.com/insights/2014/11/malvertising-is-cybercriminals-latest-sweet-spot/ "Why Malvertising Is Cybercriminals' Latest Sweet Spot - Wired"), and [reduces bandwidth requirements](http://venturebeat.com/2015/07/08/blocking-ads-can-cut-network-traffic-25-to-40-study-shows/ "Blocking Ads Can Cut Network Traffic 25% to 40%, Study Shows - VentureBeat"). Many contributors work hard to maintain these filter lists for anyone to use. Locating and selecting these lists, however, has not historically been very easy. **FilterLists is the independent and comprehensive directory of all public filter lists for advertisements, trackers, malware, and annoyances.** -### Software Support +## Software Support [Some](https://github.com/collinbarrett/FilterLists/issues/11) of the lists on FilterLists can be used in the following software tools. @@ -21,22 +15,26 @@ Typical adblockers run as an extension in popular web browsers. As we browse the * [Adblock Plus](https://adblockplus.org/) * [uBlock](https://github.com/chrisaljoudi/uBlock) * [uBlock Origin](https://github.com/gorhill/uBlock) -* ...[Submit an Issue](https://github.com/collinbarrett/FilterLists/issues) if we forgot one. +* ...[Did we forget one?](https://github.com/collinbarrett/FilterLists/issues) -### Features / Bugs +## FilScorebeta -Feature ideas and bug reports are collected on [GitHub](https://github.com/collinbarrett/FilterLists/issues). +FilScore will continue to evolve into a general score for lists on FilterLists based on factors such as popularity, quality, update frequency, update recency, support, coverage, etc. Visit this [GitHub Issue](https://github.com/collinbarrett/FilterLists/issues/10) to learn more and contribute to this feature. -### FilScore (Beta) +## Add List / Report Bug -FilScore is a working title for an evolving score for lists on FilterLists. The current FilScore is a 0-100 (100 being the most popular list of the list type) value based only on the number of unique visitors who have expressed interest in the list in the last 30 days. This score will evolve over time to include additional factors to make it more useful. Please [provide feedback](https://github.com/collinbarrett/FilterLists/issues/10) if you have ideas or questions. +List updates and bug reports are collected on [GitHub](https://github.com/collinbarrett/FilterLists/issues). + +## Miscellany ### Disclaimer -FilterLists does not condone or endorse implementing any particular filter list or blocking any particular advertisement network. Make sure to financially support your favorite sites in some way if you choose to block their advertisements. FilterLists is also in no way officially affiliated with uBlock Origin, Adblock Plus, EasyList, Fanboy, etc. +FilterLists does not condone or endorse implementing any particular filter list or blocking any particular advertisement network. Make sure to financially support your favorite sites in some way if you choose to block their advertisements. FilterLists is also in no way officially affiliated with any of the software vendors or list maintainers referenced on this site. -### Terms / Privacy +### Terms -FilterLists is open-source ([mostly](https://github.com/collinbarrett/FilterLists#building)) and provided as-is under the [GPL-3.0](https://github.com/collinbarrett/FilterLists/blob/master/LICENSE) licence. +FilterLists is open-source ([mostly](https://github.com/collinbarrett/FilterLists#building)) and provided as-is under the [GPL-3.0](https://github.com/collinbarrett/FilterLists/blob/master/LICENSE) licence. -We respect your privacy. That is the whole point of this site. However, some minor analytical data is collected via both [CloudFlare](https://www.cloudflare.com/analytics/) and a self-hosted instance of [Piwik](https://piwik.org/) (all IP adresses heavily anonymized). This data is used solely for developing improvements to this site, and individual data is never shared. \ No newline at end of file +### Privacy + +We respect your privacy. That is the whole point of this site. However, some minor analytical data is collected via both [CloudFlare](https://www.cloudflare.com/analytics/) and a self-hosted instance of [Piwik](https://piwik.org/) (IPs and fingerprints heavily anonymized). This data is used solely for developing improvements to this site (such as [FilScore](#filscorebeta)), and individual data is never shared. \ No newline at end of file