[tbb-bugs] #32247 [Applications/Tor Browser]: expose `extensions.torbutton.confirm_newnym` (was: give New Identity button a page action)

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#32247: expose `extensions.torbutton.confirm_newnym`
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 Reporter:  Thorin                    |          Owner:  tbb-team
     Type:  enhancement               |         Status:  reopened
 Priority:  Medium                    |      Milestone:
Component:  Applications/Tor Browser  |        Version:
 Severity:  Normal                    |     Resolution:
 Keywords:  tbb-9.0-issues, ux-team   |  Actual Points:
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 Reviewer:                            |        Sponsor:
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Changes (by Thorin):

 * status:  closed => reopened
 * resolution:  invalid =>


Old description:

> https://blog.torproject.org/comment/284706#comment-284706
>
> > ... New Identity. It just deletes your session without warning ...
>
> I actually did this myself twice. Once when I first used it: I guess I
> kind of expected a page action or menu (a la the old onion button). The
> second time I clicked it accidentally because of it's proximity to the
> hamburger menu.
>
> I don't know what the answer is, because a confirmation/action-check
> would mean an extra click and look silly for something that only has one
> option/function.

New description:

 https://blog.torproject.org/comment/284706#comment-284706

 > ... New Identity. It just deletes your session without warning ...

 I actually did this myself twice. Once when I first used it: I guess I
 kind of expected a page action or menu (a la the old onion button). The
 second time I clicked it accidentally because of it's proximity to the
 hamburger menu.

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Comment:

 Re-opening and changing the purpose/title of the ticket: expose
 `extensions.torbutton.confirm_newnym` in the UI

 I'll leave the decision up to you guys and gals

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