Stack Filter

Stack Filter

Adds a profanity filter to StackOverflow and StackExchange chatrooms.

What is Stack Filter?
Stack Filter is a Chrome extension that adds a profanity filter to StackOverflow and StackExchange chatrooms. It allows users to blur, replace, remove, or ignore profanity in chat conversations. The extension also features a configuration panel for maintaining filtration patterns.
Merlin
Stats
By: canon
Users: 5
Rating: 5.00 (2)
Version: 0.0.5.8 (Last updated: 2013-01-23)
Creation date: 2013-01-22
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • http://chat.stackoverflow.com/
  • http://chat.meta.stackoverflow.com/
  • http://chat.stackexchange.com/
Size: 15.44K
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Summary

Adds a profanity filter to StackOverflow and StackExchange chatrooms.

The filter mode can be changed via an injected dropdown:

Blur - Blurs matches (reveals on :hover) Replace - Replaces matches with !@#$%^&* Remove - Completely removes matches Ignore - Ignores profanity

Now features a configuration panel for maintaining your filtration patterns.

User reviews
An oddly specific script I was looking for that actually works really well. Good job! :D (Maybe you could make one for Firefox too?)
by Matthew Miner Matthew Miner, 2013-03-01

A great script, good job canon! -CC
by Chris Lee Chris Lee, 2013-01-12
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Safety
Risk impact

Stack Filter may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Stack Filter has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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