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NFT: BBI Mute, a Chrome extension

widmerseyebrow : 7/1/2022 5:55 pm
Some years back a BBIer created a Chrome browser extension that allowed users to block other users and hide their posts. It was a nice way to remove trolls from threads. I couldn't find it so I wound up creating one the other day: BBI Mute.

This extension adds a "mute" button next to everyone's handle when viewing a thread. Click the mute button and that user's posts will be hidden in every thread from your view. You can unmute people from the extension's menu.

Limitations:
- It won't hide muted users who are quoted within another user's post
- It only works on Chromium desktop browsers (Chrome, Edge, Brave, etc.). No desktop Firefox, desktop Safari, or any mobile browser.

So far I haven't had any issues using it but if anyone spots a problem I could push an update.

Enjoy.

BBI Mute, free on Chrome Web Store - ( New Window )
I should add  
widmerseyebrow : 7/1/2022 5:57 pm : link
that the extension depends on the thread code remaining the same. If Eric or Gary update BBI's thread template at all in the future, it could break the extension.
i guess heroes dont always wear capes  
Eric on Li : 7/1/2022 5:58 pm : link
unless you wear capes?
Gonna give this a  
LS : 7/1/2022 6:18 pm : link
try on Debaser.
RE: Gonna give this a  
robbieballs2003 : 7/1/2022 6:27 pm : link
In comment 15746040 LS said:
Quote:
try on Debaser.


🤣
Holy beans -  
section125 : 7/1/2022 6:28 pm : link
I added the extension and it does add the mute button. Trolls beware!

Id still prefer to start another forum  
AG5686 : 7/1/2022 6:34 pm : link
With the group able to vote trolls out
I consume BBI  
Scooter185 : 7/1/2022 6:39 pm : link
Primarily on mobile, so unfortunately it won't work for me

However, good work! I'm sure many will still put it to good use
next I'd like the mobile version so I can listen to BBI in the car -  
Del Shofner : 7/1/2022 6:50 pm : link
we all provide voice samples and then the threads come out as discussions over your car radio. My car and phone already do this with texts, why not BBI?
RE: next I'd like the mobile version so I can listen to BBI in the car -  
robbieballs2003 : 7/1/2022 6:54 pm : link
In comment 15746058 Del Shofner said:
Quote:
we all provide voice samples and then the threads come out as discussions over your car radio. My car and phone already do this with texts, why not BBI?


Only if we can get Mike Tyson's or Morgan Freeman's titty sprinkles voice.
Might not be that far off  
lono801 : 7/1/2022 7:26 pm : link
I read the other day you can load the voice of a deceased family member…from a voice mail etc…on to Google Something… and they can read you stories or read you a book in their voice.

Very creepy
I have the ability  
Big Al : 7/1/2022 9:05 pm : link
to ignore posts of those I consider not worth reading so I guess I can live without this but if it helps others, not my business.
......  
Route 9 : 7/1/2022 11:42 pm : link
I don't know if I would do that. I like the exchange of ideas and information, no matter who it is. I could never imagine blocking someone who has absolutely no impact on my life.

Keep this in mind, folks, 'tis only a football message board!

Sometimes trolls can actually be funny.
RE: Might not be that far off  
Route 9 : 7/1/2022 11:44 pm : link
In comment 15746081 lono801 said:
Quote:
I read the other day you can load the voice of a deceased family member…from a voice mail etc…on to Google Something… and they can read you stories or read you a book in their voice.

Very creepy


Gross. The last thing I wanna hear is my dead dad reading me J. K. Rowling at 3 a.m.
There was a high-profile  
PakistanPete : 7/2/2022 6:45 am : link
forum that integrated a mute feature years back when forums were still internet juggernauts.

It generated a lot of excitement and then became an all but abandoned feature within a month or so.

Thing is, it's not practical. It creates gaps that pique your curiosity and disrupt conversation threads.

It's hard enough following threads on BBI, which uses an antiquated system.
Some of us are antiquated also  
BobOnLI : 7/2/2022 7:40 am : link
So this system suits us.
Ha that was me that made that  
Heisenberg : 7/2/2022 8:35 am : link
It’s called HideAPoster

Think it’s still in the chrome store
RE: RE: next I'd like the mobile version so I can listen to BBI in the car -  
Tom from LI : 7/2/2022 8:55 am : link
In comment 15746062 robbieballs2003 said:
Quote:
In comment 15746058 Del Shofner said:


Quote:


we all provide voice samples and then the threads come out as discussions over your car radio. My car and phone already do this with texts, why not BBI?



Only if we can get Mike Tyson's or Morgan Freeman's titty sprinkles voice.


Samuel L Jackson would be amazing. I love the children's book he narrated, Go to F#%k to sleep.
RE: Ha that was me that made that  
widmerseyebrow : 7/2/2022 10:43 am : link
In comment 15746216 Heisenberg said:
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It’s called HideAPoster

Think it’s still in the chrome store


Ah that's the one. Oh well, now there's two. Thanks for the original idea!
RE: RE: Gonna give this a  
PatersonPlank : 7/2/2022 2:38 pm : link
In comment 15746048 robbieballs2003 said:
Quote:
In comment 15746040 LS said:


Quote:


try on Debaser.



🤣


This may require a special paid upgrade
Is this real?  
Optimus-NY : 7/2/2022 3:37 pm : link
If so, GOT DAMMM!
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