Made this today on my lunch break. So far it only hides Rich Houston-NYG-WR-1971, but I'm gonna make it configurable so you can even hide anyone, even me.
Do you have the source code on GitHub or anything to peek at?
I was just noodling around with Extensions today as an idea for a project here at work. Needed something to try and Rich's Jets post was my inspiration.
Lemme get the auto-hide feature sussed out and then I can put it on github and throw some comments in there to explain what I'm doing if you're curious. There's like 40 lines of javascript in the whole thing.
RE: I should have mentioned that I only use my phone to access BBI
Do you have the source code on GitHub or anything to peek at?
I was just noodling around with Extensions today as an idea for a project here at work. Needed something to try and Rich's Jets post was my inspiration.
Lemme get the auto-hide feature sussed out and then I can put it on github and throw some comments in there to explain what I'm doing if you're curious. There's like 40 lines of javascript in the whole thing.
New members? Like say they won't be shown if you choose that for the first month of their membership?
Not sure I would do that. If that got a critical mass of users then it might inhibit newbies joining the site. If it existed in 3/05, I might have gotten bored and not stuck around this long. It's one thing for a member to wear out their welcome and get on a lot of lists. It's another to blanket block folks.
No. There's no logging or saving to any central location. The names are saved in your local browser storage. The scope of that data is such that you have to set up the list on every machine where you want to use it.
New members? Like say they won't be shown if you choose that for the first month of their membership?
Not sure I would do that. If that got a critical mass of users then it might inhibit newbies joining the site. If it existed in 3/05, I might have gotten bored and not stuck around this long. It's one thing for a member to wear out their welcome and get on a lot of lists. It's another to blanket block folks.
Yeah its not for the majority, its the ones that show up for one day and then are gone..I see though that could be a problem. Anyhow great BF, very neat buddy
Install the extension provided in the link.
Once installed, right click and choose Options
Add the name of the posters you wish to block separated by commas.
Hit save.
When those names are in threads, click the extension icon and choose "click here"
Posters names who you've added will disappear.
Install the extension provided in the link.
Once installed, right click and choose Options
Add the name of the posters you wish to block separated by commas.
Hit save.
When those names are in threads, click the extension icon and choose "click here"
Posters names who you've added will disappear.
Works pretty well. It would be nice if the extension had an option to hide posters by default and the "click here" functioned as a toggle instead of a hide, but (a) I haven't looked at the extension code at all, and (b) who cares it's still a really great tool, albeit something that's a standard feature in modern forum software coughcoughcough.
BeerFridge, FWIW I'm a full stack engineer, my current job keeps me plenty busy but once you get this up on GitHub I'd be happy to help with tweaking the extension.
to viruses or yet vulnerable to being hacked to you guys using it?
I wouldn't think so. The extension isn't doing anything more complicated than parsing the page contents and deleting the contents of any thread_post div whose poster matches a value from the list. That's really basic (I mean that as a positive - simple is good) and there's no real potential for harm.
Also, to clarify something BeerFridge said in re: storing lists of blocked users in a central location (I looked at the source code a few minutes ago) - he is telling the truth, this extension doesn't send any information to anywhere he would be able to access. What it does do - and this is a good thing - is save your blocked user list to sync storage rather than local storage. This means that if you have Chrome set up to sync your extensions (which I think is the default setting), and you connect Chrome to your Google account, your blocked user list should automatically sync if you log into Chrome on another computer and install the extension there. So if you use Chrome at home and at work on separate computers, you don't need to maintain the same blocked user list in both places.
Was getting to a point where the negativity on BBI was too much for me - really taking away my interest in interacting with some fans here. Had already identified a few who I'd rather never read or respond to - they add nothing to my enjoyment of the Giants, the NFL or BBI. I like how everything else stays the same - just those posters and their comments are removed.
I also like that it isn't permanent - allows me to read what I want then activate when I see someone I want to avoid. I can see my list of posters growing here.
Thanks again!
RE: RE: just wondering, is this program susceptible
to viruses or yet vulnerable to being hacked to you guys using it?
I wouldn't think so. The extension isn't doing anything more complicated than parsing the page contents and deleting the contents of any thread_post div whose poster matches a value from the list. That's really basic (I mean that as a positive - simple is good) and there's no real potential for harm.
Also, to clarify something BeerFridge said in re: storing lists of blocked users in a central location (I looked at the source code a few minutes ago) - he is telling the truth, this extension doesn't send any information to anywhere he would be able to access. What it does do - and this is a good thing - is save your blocked user list to sync storage rather than local storage. This means that if you have Chrome set up to sync your extensions (which I think is the default setting), and you connect Chrome to your Google account, your blocked user list should automatically sync if you log into Chrome on another computer and install the extension there. So if you use Chrome at home and at work on separate computers, you don't need to maintain the same blocked user list in both places.
Heh, I think basic is a compliment and I spent probably an hr and a half yesterday on this thing. I'm not sure I'll get to it today.
Setting up something to steal your information or give you a virus would take me more work than that. This extension doesn't send any information to outside resources, nor does it request information from outside resources. And yes, I guess as Audible describes it should sync between your browsers, assuming you are signed into chrome with your google acct. I haven't tried that.
Heh, I think basic is a compliment and I spent probably an hr and a half yesterday on this thing. I'm not sure I'll get to it today.
Setting up something to steal your information or give you a virus would take me more work than that. This extension doesn't send any information to outside resources, nor does it request information from outside resources. And yes, I guess as Audible describes it should sync between your browsers, assuming you are signed into chrome with your google acct. I haven't tried that.
I haven't tested the sync either but I'll look at that today. FWIW the chrome.storage doc is incredibly entertaining by the standards of developer documentation. Probably my favorite part:
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chrome.storage is not a big truck. It's a series of tubes. And if you don't understand, those tubes can be filled, and if they are filled when you put your message in, it gets in line, and it's going to be delayed by anyone that puts into that tube enormous amounts of material.
that this is even necessary...what happened to will power and choosing to ignore someone? kudos to the programmer, though...
Not sure what's childish. Wouldn't getting into a bickering match be more childish? And will power argument is bullshit when certain posters consistently come in to derail threads with their idiocy. Using will power is no different than using technology...while the means may be different, the end desire/result is still the same.
Hey Fridgie -- the toggle works so well now that an entire thread in the menu is gone if one of your blocked posters happens to be in it -- LoL -- for instance -- I've listed chris r in my options and he posted on your thread announcing the HideAPoster Chrome Extension - and I can't see your announcement thread anymore in the index page of threads
Hey Fridgie -- the toggle works so well now that an entire thread in the menu is gone if one of your blocked posters happens to be in it -- LoL -- for instance -- I've listed chris r in my options and he posted on your thread announcing the HideAPoster Chrome Extension - and I can't see your announcement thread anymore in the index page of threads
and have the .0.0.4 version installed. I cannot figure out how down update to the .0.0.5 version. Do I need to uninstall and then download the .0.0.5 version?
and have the .0.0.4 version installed. I cannot figure out how down update to the .0.0.5 version. Do I need to uninstall and then download the .0.0.5 version?
yes - exactly - uninstall first -- but I would wait until Fridgie fixes the current bugs
and have the .0.0.4 version installed. I cannot figure out how down update to the .0.0.5 version. Do I need to uninstall and then download the .0.0.5 version?
yes - exactly - uninstall first -- but I would wait until Fridgie fixes the current bugs
Hey Fridgie -- the toggle works so well now that an entire thread in the menu is gone if one of your blocked posters happens to be in it -- LoL -- for instance -- I've listed chris r in my options and he posted on your thread announcing the HideAPoster Chrome Extension - and I can't see your announcement thread anymore in the index page of threads
ok, thanks for the heads up. I will check that out. It's checking the whole row, I guess I need to make sure it's just the started by poster.
I was just noodling around with Extensions today as an idea for a project here at work. Needed something to try and Rich's Jets post was my inspiration.
Lemme get the auto-hide feature sussed out and then I can put it on github and throw some comments in there to explain what I'm doing if you're curious. There's like 40 lines of javascript in the whole thing.
What type of phone? I have Chrome on my droid, though not sure if this will work for it.
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Do you have the source code on GitHub or anything to peek at?
I was just noodling around with Extensions today as an idea for a project here at work. Needed something to try and Rich's Jets post was my inspiration.
Lemme get the auto-hide feature sussed out and then I can put it on github and throw some comments in there to explain what I'm doing if you're curious. There's like 40 lines of javascript in the whole thing.
I'd be interested!
Not sure I would do that. If that got a critical mass of users then it might inhibit newbies joining the site. If it existed in 3/05, I might have gotten bored and not stuck around this long. It's one thing for a member to wear out their welcome and get on a lot of lists. It's another to blanket block folks.
Based on the political threads, there are a lot of votes I can count on not getting.
No. There's no logging or saving to any central location. The names are saved in your local browser storage. The scope of that data is such that you have to set up the list on every machine where you want to use it.
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New members? Like say they won't be shown if you choose that for the first month of their membership?
Not sure I would do that. If that got a critical mass of users then it might inhibit newbies joining the site. If it existed in 3/05, I might have gotten bored and not stuck around this long. It's one thing for a member to wear out their welcome and get on a lot of lists. It's another to blanket block folks.
Yeah its not for the majority, its the ones that show up for one day and then are gone..I see though that could be a problem. Anyhow great BF, very neat buddy
Install the extension provided in the link.
Once installed, right click and choose Options
Add the name of the posters you wish to block separated by commas.
Hit save.
When those names are in threads, click the extension icon and choose "click here"
Posters names who you've added will disappear.
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In English?
Install the extension provided in the link.
Once installed, right click and choose Options
Add the name of the posters you wish to block separated by commas.
Hit save.
When those names are in threads, click the extension icon and choose "click here"
Posters names who you've added will disappear.
You're hired. Software Support Engineer.
Rich is one of the most entertaining posters on here.
BeerFridge, FWIW I'm a full stack engineer, my current job keeps me plenty busy but once you get this up on GitHub I'd be happy to help with tweaking the extension.
I wouldn't think so. The extension isn't doing anything more complicated than parsing the page contents and deleting the contents of any thread_post div whose poster matches a value from the list. That's really basic (I mean that as a positive - simple is good) and there's no real potential for harm.
Also, to clarify something BeerFridge said in re: storing lists of blocked users in a central location (I looked at the source code a few minutes ago) - he is telling the truth, this extension doesn't send any information to anywhere he would be able to access. What it does do - and this is a good thing - is save your blocked user list to sync storage rather than local storage. This means that if you have Chrome set up to sync your extensions (which I think is the default setting), and you connect Chrome to your Google account, your blocked user list should automatically sync if you log into Chrome on another computer and install the extension there. So if you use Chrome at home and at work on separate computers, you don't need to maintain the same blocked user list in both places.
I also like that it isn't permanent - allows me to read what I want then activate when I see someone I want to avoid. I can see my list of posters growing here.
Thanks again!
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to viruses or yet vulnerable to being hacked to you guys using it?
I wouldn't think so. The extension isn't doing anything more complicated than parsing the page contents and deleting the contents of any thread_post div whose poster matches a value from the list. That's really basic (I mean that as a positive - simple is good) and there's no real potential for harm.
Also, to clarify something BeerFridge said in re: storing lists of blocked users in a central location (I looked at the source code a few minutes ago) - he is telling the truth, this extension doesn't send any information to anywhere he would be able to access. What it does do - and this is a good thing - is save your blocked user list to sync storage rather than local storage. This means that if you have Chrome set up to sync your extensions (which I think is the default setting), and you connect Chrome to your Google account, your blocked user list should automatically sync if you log into Chrome on another computer and install the extension there. So if you use Chrome at home and at work on separate computers, you don't need to maintain the same blocked user list in both places.
Heh, I think basic is a compliment and I spent probably an hr and a half yesterday on this thing. I'm not sure I'll get to it today.
Setting up something to steal your information or give you a virus would take me more work than that. This extension doesn't send any information to outside resources, nor does it request information from outside resources. And yes, I guess as Audible describes it should sync between your browsers, assuming you are signed into chrome with your google acct. I haven't tried that.
Wooooo Hoooooo!!!!!
radar vanishes
LMFAO!!!!
Thanx
Setting up something to steal your information or give you a virus would take me more work than that. This extension doesn't send any information to outside resources, nor does it request information from outside resources. And yes, I guess as Audible describes it should sync between your browsers, assuming you are signed into chrome with your google acct. I haven't tried that.
I haven't tested the sync either but I'll look at that today. FWIW the chrome.storage doc is incredibly entertaining by the standards of developer documentation. Probably my favorite part:
chrome.storage API - ( New Window )
Awwwww, I'm gonna miss your stupidity, Stan!!
You have that moron thing down pat...
Still polishing to do. I'm really a back end coder, my UI usually sucks. :)
Not sure what's childish. Wouldn't getting into a bickering match be more childish? And will power argument is bullshit when certain posters consistently come in to derail threads with their idiocy. Using will power is no different than using technology...while the means may be different, the end desire/result is still the same.
I'll put it up on github later tonight. Gotta get back to other stuff now.
Hey Fridgie -- the toggle works so well now that an entire thread in the menu is gone if one of your blocked posters happens to be in it -- LoL -- for instance -- I've listed chris r in my options and he posted on your thread announcing the HideAPoster Chrome Extension - and I can't see your announcement thread anymore in the index page of threads
Hey Fridgie -- the toggle works so well now that an entire thread in the menu is gone if one of your blocked posters happens to be in it -- LoL -- for instance -- I've listed chris r in my options and he posted on your thread announcing the HideAPoster Chrome Extension - and I can't see your announcement thread anymore in the index page of threads
Hey Vinnie - I only use Chrome for certain things --- haha -- not anymore
I guess that's right -- I can;t see this thread in the menu no matter what position the toggle is in
yes - exactly - uninstall first -- but I would wait until Fridgie fixes the current bugs
yes - exactly - uninstall first -- but I would wait until Fridgie fixes the current bugs
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Hey Fridgie -- the toggle works so well now that an entire thread in the menu is gone if one of your blocked posters happens to be in it -- LoL -- for instance -- I've listed chris r in my options and he posted on your thread announcing the HideAPoster Chrome Extension - and I can't see your announcement thread anymore in the index page of threads
ok, thanks for the heads up. I will check that out. It's checking the whole row, I guess I need to make sure it's just the started by poster.