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

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Version
4.5
Update
March 14, 2021
Size
44.75KiB
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Category
Users
114
Rating
3.85714 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (UK)
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TrollBlocker Extension

*** 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.

You are free to borrow the source code for your own project but please provide credit if you do so. There are several articles on the internet that describe how to see the source code of an extension.

Happy Blocking!
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "TrollBlocker", "description": "This extension lets you block user comments on the sports pages of the Lancashire Telegraph.", "version": "4.5", "permissions": [ "storage" ], "content_scripts": [ { "run_at": "document_end", "matches": ["https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/*"], "js" : ["jquery-2.1.1.min.js", "contentscript.js"] } ]}
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How to download and manually install TrollBlocker extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install TrollBlocker extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install TrollBlocker extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install TrollBlocker extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download TrollBlocker extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a TrollBlocker extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the TrollBlocker Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the TrollBlocker extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the TrollBlocker extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for TrollBlocker extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the TrollBlocker extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download TrollBlocker extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install TrollBlocker extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the TrollBlocker extension file

Select and download the TrollBlocker extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the TrollBlocker extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your TrollBlocker extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the TrollBlocker extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install TrollBlocker extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Saber Pendragon (ID: 0000001009956080) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/23/2021 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.

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Alan Moore (ID: 0000009ed891aafd) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 04/27/2018 DON'T WORK

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Joe Haworth (ID: 000000b1badec2e3) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/09/2014 You'll never know how much drivel this excellent app will help me avoid in the future. Are you reading Dangerous Dave?!