Ops, Another Fanboy Anti-Microsoft Soul.
Tell me, do you use a PC with Windows or Linux, or perhaps an Apple computer. If you don't like MS, switch!
Adblocks and popup blockers are also in IE. Along with more plugins that you could need. Active X is a debatable subject, but needed for MS Update. It can be disabled in IE settings, whats the problem?
Don't get me wrong, Firefox is a fine browser and I'm currently using it, but folk like you screw up forums!
Also, you don't need 3 posts the same. SPAM!