xkcd Thread Muter

A way to mute certain forum threads, hiding them from thread lists as well as making the thread posts themselves nearly transparent.
What is xkcd Thread Muter?
xkcd Thread Muter is a Chrome extension that allows users to mute specific forum threads on xkcd forums. Muted threads are hidden from thread lists and the posts within them become nearly transparent.

Extension stats

Users: 21 ▲ 1
Rating: 3.67 (3)
Version: 1.0.4 (Last updated: 2013-06-15)
Creation date: 2013-06-14
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • http://forums.xkcd.com/
  • http://fora.xkcd.com/
Size: 60.64K

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Extension summary

This extension is specific to the xkcd forums ([forums, fora].xkcd.com).

It provides the equivalent of "foe" functionality for threads (rather than users). Individual threads can be muted, after which they will not show up in a forum's thread list (nor will they show up in egosearch or thread searches). If going directly to the URL of a muted thread, the posts in that thread will be faded to 10% opacity.

To mute a thread, simply click the speaker icon that shows up on the right side of the address bar when viewing that thread. (Clicking it again will unmute the thread.)

(Note: Posts in muted threads will still show up in post search results.)

======= New in 1.0.4 =======

  • Fixed a bug with manifest v2.

======= New in 1.0.2 =======

  • Option to only hide threads from egosearch, not from other places and no fading.

Extension safety

Risk impact

xkcd Thread Muter requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

xkcd Thread Muter has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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