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Re:Show HN: A browser extension which blocks chat/helpdesk w... by powera on Saturday March 16, 2019 @01:00PM (#19408793)
I agree. This is a great idea for a browser feature, but for me personally, I would rather do a manual blacklist through /etc/hosts.
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Re:Show HN: A browser extension which blocks chat/helpdesk w... by bcye on Sunday March 17, 2019 @01:11AM (#19412356)
I have added it as a list form to download.

It's available on the website https://hellogoodbye.app

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Re:Show HN: A browser extension which blocks chat/helpdesk w... by reaperducer on Saturday March 16, 2019 @07:21PM (#19411058)
Unless you do it through a PiHole, or some homebaked Linux DNS, you are required to turn in your HN card.
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Re:Show HN: A browser extension which blocks chat/helpdesk w... by zulln on Sunday March 17, 2019 @09:37AM (#19413953)
Not possible. You cannot block a specific script by that approach.
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