XKCD substitutions
Making the web a stranger better place.
What is XKCD substitutions?
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Summary
Is the news getting you down? Well about to be cheered up with substitutions that make reading the news more fun.
see http://xkcd.com/1288, https://xkcd.com/1625/
Now with custom substitutions! Simply right click the extension icon and click options to add your own.
some other xkcd jokes have made it into the newest version. https://xkcd.com/1004/ https://xkcd.com/1418/ https://xkcd.com/1031/ https://xkcd.com/1625/
all credit to xkcd
also checkout s/keyboard/leopard, which inspired this extension.
User reviews
User reviews summary
Pros
- The extension is fun and entertaining, making internet browsing more interesting.
- It has a humorous and unexpected effect on reading online content.
- It has been useful for users dealing with triggers, as it removes certain words.
Cons
- The extension sometimes causes performance issues, notably slowing down Twitter and Facebook.
- Certain substitutions can be recursive, leading to endless repetition of words.
- The extension is disruptive when needing to copy-paste commands from technical websites or when doing serious browsing.
- It is hard to tell what has been changed without a highlighting feature.
Most mentioned
- Users reported recursive issues with the 'expand' -> 'physically expand' substitution.
- Performance issues on sites like Twitter and Facebook have been reported.
- Users suggest improvements such as the ability to toggle the extension without refreshing and the addition of a highlighting feature for changes.
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Safety
Risk impact
XKCD substitutions is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install XKCD substitutions if you trust the publisher.
Risk likelihood
XKCD substitutions has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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