TrollBlocker

TrollBlocker

This extension lets you block user comments on the sports pages of the Lancashire Telegraph.

What is TrollBlocker?
TrollBlocker is a Google Chrome extension that allows you to block comments from users on the sports pages of the Lancashire Telegraph. It remembers blocked users between sessions and provides a simple block or unblock function. Developed to enhance reading experience, TrollBlocker makes browsing news about your favorite team more enjoyable.
Merlin
Stats
Users: 122 ▼ -2
Rating: 3.86 (7)
Version: 4.5 (Last updated: 2021-03-14)
Creation date: 2019-11-11
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 45.82K
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Summary

*** Now updated to support March 2021 web site update ***

You are reading an article about your local football team and you scroll to the bottom of the article to read the comments from fans only to find that half the comments are meaningless drivel from the trolls and idiots who support one of your rivals (banter is good but most of these guys are incapable of an intelligent discussion).

Troll Blocker is the solution!

This Google Chrome (TM) Extension allows you to block comments from users on the pages of the Lancashire Telegraph.

Blocked users are remembered between sessions and can be blocked or unblocked simply by clicking the block or unblock hyperlink after their user name.

Hopefully Troll Blocker will make reading about your favourite team a more enjoyable experience.

I originally developed the extension for my own use but decided to share it. It is is my first foray into Javascript so it might not be quite as efficient as it could be. The original code was heavily based on HNBlocker by Finbarr Taylor (also available on Chrome Web Store) but has been heavily modified since.

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User reviews
Tested it on one of Elon's tweets. Flawless. NOT EVEN ONE single troll comment, either blaming him for losing their money, insulting him, telling him to shut up, or trying to scam people with fake Elon Musk accounts. This extension is underrated.
by Saber Pendragon Saber Pendragon, 2021-08-23

DON'T WORK
by Alan Moore Alan Moore, 2018-04-27

You'll never know how much drivel this excellent app will help me avoid in the future. Are you reading Dangerous Dave?!
by Joe Haworth Joe Haworth, 2014-10-09
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Safety
Risk impact

TrollBlocker is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

TrollBlocker has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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