> This isn't a bad thing, for NoScript at least, but does not help other add-on developers.
You should read Giorgio's blog post. The API features NoScript needs also help FlashGot, Ghostery, RequestPolicy Continued, ad blockers, and similar add-ons.
Both multifox and Chris Finke's blog posts are not saying their add-ons aren't possible with the new API, just that they don't want to rewrite them for the new API. Chris Finke is looking for new maintainers for his add-ons. Why don't you become the new maintainer for, say, RSS Ticker (or another of his add-ons) and port it to the new API? See RSS Ticker's page: http://www.chrisfinke.com/addons/rss-ticker/
You should read Giorgio's blog post. The API features NoScript needs also help FlashGot, Ghostery, RequestPolicy Continued, ad blockers, and similar add-ons.
Both multifox and Chris Finke's blog posts are not saying their add-ons aren't possible with the new API, just that they don't want to rewrite them for the new API. Chris Finke is looking for new maintainers for his add-ons. Why don't you become the new maintainer for, say, RSS Ticker (or another of his add-ons) and port it to the new API? See RSS Ticker's page: http://www.chrisfinke.com/addons/rss-ticker/