That's nice and convenient, Mozilla, but Firefox the browser is an essential piece of software at this point. How about focusing your precious cash on that?
Essential, but maintaining a browser in the face of enormous competition from Google and Microsoft is tough. If you support Firefox with these new endeavors, you are helping preserve the browser as well. Since times are changing, Mozilla must either adapt or be out-competed.
It's the same logic by which NGOs send physical mail and even small gifts like greetings cards and personalized stationery encouraging people to donate again:
That's not what I'm donating to an NGO for, but if doing so nets them more donations usable for their causes in the end, that's something I can get behind.
If Mozilla can find ways to generate additional income that also align with their values and don't put them into conflicts of interest, I can get behind that. (The management isn't exactly known for frugality and excellence in resource allocation though, so I'm taking it with a grain of salt.)
