What is GGBlocker?
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Redirects GamerGate boycott websites to the archive.today versions. This deprives the offending sites of clicks, views, and revenue. View source at: https://gitgud.io/SomeAnonGamer/GGBlocker
Follow on twitter for update announcements and news: https://twitter.com/SomeAnonGamer
===Permissions=== Read and change all of the websites that you visit.
==Explaination=== As explained here: https://developer.chrome.com/extensions/webRequest in order to catch every webrequest to check if it is going to a boycotted site, the extension needs to read each request. The write permission is because the extension writes helper buttons into Archive.is pages. If someone knows a way to reduce the permissions on GGBlocker, let me know. ===Version 1.3.4 Patch=== Repaired a Vivian replication glitch which occurred when multiple archive.is tabs were open. Thanks to @2CleverUsername for helping with this bug.
Added http://fieldguide.gizmodo.com/ to the default filter list.
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- The extension enables users to block sites that they don't want to provide revenue to
- It makes it much easier to archive web page content
- Helpful as an anti-clickbait tool
- Inability to edit incorrect filters, they can only be deactivated and replaced
- Sometimes it stops working and only loads an empty archive page
- Missing 'add to archive' button for unarchived links
- Ability to block certain sites from gaining ad revenue
- Useful tool for easily archiving web page content
- Effective as an anti-clickbait mechanism
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GGBlocker requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
GGBlocker has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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