Kill troll posts with Firefox

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Edited by: Sandman Nov 8, 10, 15:48 #1

If you're using Firefox, I hacked together a Greasemonkey script to kill the troll posts on PF.

1. Install Greasemonkey: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/748/
2. Download the script: http://www.opendrive.com/files/7753459_68QV4_f0eb/polish_forums.zip
3. Locate your Firefox profile: http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/profiles
4. Unzip the contents and put it in the "gm_scripts" folder in your Firefox profile
5. Enjoy PF without trolls :)

The default kill list includes Harry, PolishTraitor, delphiandomine, PolenGGG and Espana. That's my subjective selection based on either sociopathic, anti-Polish comments or the persistent use of the slur "Polack". You can change the kill list in the script to your liking. The moderation process is very slow and arbitrary. The script takes care of the trolls right away.

The script kills the troll posts on page load. It kills individual posts. Threads are not affected. There are 2 versions of the script, a plain one and a "radical" one. The plain version only kills messages posted by the troll himself. The "radical" version kills ALL posts mentioning the troll (in quotes or otherwise). Select one or the other in Greasemonkey's settings.

There's a slight delay on page load as the filtering is done. But it won't spoil the pleasure of seeing blank spaces where Harry's, PolishTraitor's, etc posts would otherwise appear :)

HarryThreads: 62 Posts: 8,508 Joined: May 2, 07 ♂ [Suspended]	Nov 8, 10, 15:56 #2
Sandman: That's my subjective selection based on either sociopathic, anti-Polish comments or the persistent use of the slur "Polack". Any chance that you can add to the list posters constantly tell anti-semitc lies? 1Jola, nott, and Sokrates would certainly improve this forum by the absence of their foul filth.

SeanBMThreads: 41 Posts: 8,727 Joined: Mar 10, 08 ♂	Nov 8, 10, 15:58 #3
Harry, he won't be able to read that ;)

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Edited by: Harry Nov 8, 10, 16:05 #4

SeanBM:

Harry, he won't be able to read that ;)

Possibly. But I'd suggest to anybody who thinking about taking up his offer that they read this ‘Greasemonkey’ Malware Targets Firefox.

The malware, dubbed ‘Trojan.PWS.ChromeInject.A,’ sits in Firefox’s add-ons folder, registering itself as ‘Greasemonkey,’ the well-known collection of scripts that add functionality to Web pages rendered by Firefox. The malware uses JavaScript to identify more than 100 financial and money transfer Web sites, including PayPal, collecting logins and passwords, which it forwards to a server in Russia.

But if people want to trust a user with 7 posts, feel free!

convexThreads: 46 Posts: 7,185 Joined: Nov 25, 09 ♂	Edited by: convex Nov 8, 10, 16:11 #5
It's looks ok. Seems to break the css though.

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Nov 8, 10, 16:17 #6

Harry:

Possibly. But I'd suggest to anybody who thinking about taking up his offer that they read this ‘Greasemonkey’ Malware Targets Firefox.

You forgot to mention three things:

1. From the article you linked to:The malware is not present in Mozilla’s repository of add-ons, Canja said. Mozilla had taken steps to ensure that its official site hosting add-ons — also called extensions — are free from malware.
2. The article you linked to is from 2008 and therefore outdated. It's the end of 2010.
3. The link to the download points to Mozilla, the creators of Firefox, not to "some" site, so it's irrelevant whether the user made 7 posts or 7000.

Also, Javascript itself is a concern when it comes to browser security - greasmonkey or not and browsing the net via any browser poses risks to the computer.

sausageThreads: 25 Posts: 1,053 Joined: Sep 21, 07 ♂	Nov 8, 10, 16:18 #7
Nice work Mr Sandman, anyone tried it with Chrome yet?

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Nov 8, 10, 16:19 #8

I'm glad I am on nobody's list...They would then use dodgy computer programs against me...I don't post much here anymore because discussions are like 'My Polish Girlfriend Has Genital Herpes, Should I Eat...?'...Like that.

Actually, my feeling is that so-called trolls stimulate web traffic for sites...In fact, I often wonder if certain 'trolls' aren't actually moderators under disguise...You know, like they say, any publicity is good publicity...Perhaps I have become cynical.

SandmanThreads: 3 Posts: 41 Joined: Oct 26, 10 ♂	Nov 8, 10, 16:34 #9
Hm, for some reason, I can't see all the posts above... ;) I take it someone was questioning the security of the solution? Greasemonkey comes straight from Mozilla's site. All add-ons posted there have been vetted by the makers of Firefox. I'll see if I can tweak the script to play nicely with CSS.

guesswhoThreads: 23 Posts: 3,326 Joined: Mar 17, 10 ♀	Nov 8, 10, 17:09 #10
joepilsudski: In fact, I often wonder if certain 'trolls' aren't actually moderators under disguise.. you read my mind, lol

CrowThreads: 367 Posts: 7,316 Joined: Feb 14, 07 ♂ [Suspended]	Nov 8, 10, 17:15 #11
Sandman: If you're using Firefox, I hacked together a Greasemonkey script to kill the troll posts on PF. what if troll uses some computer owned by some government? that way you eventually may hack some official Web. That could be interesting and you can finish even in a jail, all together with troll, of course.

Wroclaw BoyThreads: 57 Posts: 5,474 Joined: Jul 3, 09 MEMBER ♂	Nov 8, 10, 17:36 #12
SeanBM: Harry, he won't be able to read that ;) Thats a classic man, cracked me up. as for the OP great idea.

George8600Threads: 20 Posts: 1,114 Joined: Feb 19, 09 ♂	Nov 8, 10, 18:52 #13
I can't believe the admin is allowing this leak to seep through.... Can we atleast get our avatars back is this guy gets to hack the forum?

ukpolskaThreads: 51 Posts: 2,238 Joined: Oct 23, 06 MEMBER ♂	Nov 8, 10, 19:11 #14
convex: It's looks ok. Seems to break the css though. It doesn't break it as it adapts and filters it, no harm becomes the site at all and we use these all the time. But do not use these UNLESS you know what you are doing as some script kiddies love to put back doors in these sometimes.

A JThreads: 19 Posts: 4,639 Joined: May 21, 10 ♂	Nov 8, 10, 19:16 #15
Sandman: If you're using Firefox, I hacked together a Greasemonkey script to kill the troll posts on PF. And take away all the fun? No way! (It seems to me a few people here are extremely over-sensitive?)

convexThreads: 46 Posts: 7,185 Joined: Nov 25, 09 ♂	Nov 8, 10, 19:29 #16
ukpolska: But do not use these UNLESS you know what you are doing as some script kiddies love to put back doors in these sometimes. Take a look at the script, it's not all that complicated :)

sausageThreads: 25 Posts: 1,053 Joined: Sep 21, 07 ♂	Nov 8, 10, 19:36 #17
I tried it on Chrome.... Only works half the time ukpolska: It doesn't break it as it adapts On Chrome I can always see the four "choose file" which you would normally only see when you want to upload images. Then it won't let me enter a post.

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Edited by: Bolle Nov 8, 10, 21:53 #18

joepilsudski:

I'm glad I am on nobody's list...They would then use dodgy computer programs against me...I don't post much here anymore because discussions are like 'My Polish Girlfriend Has Genital Herpes, Should I Eat...?'...Like that.

Actually, my feeling is that so-called trolls stimulate web traffic for sites...In fact, I often wonder if certain 'trolls' aren't actually moderators under disguise...You know, like they say, any publicity is good publicity...Perhaps I have become cynical.

You should continue posting, at least in the politics/history sections, to balance anti-Polish trolls like Harry and delphi.

delphiandomineThreads: 42 Posts: 9,954 Joined: Nov 25, 08 ♂ [Suspended]	Edited by: delphiandomine Nov 8, 10, 22:12 #19
Bolle: You should continue posting, at least in the politics/history sections, to balance anti-Polish trolls like Harry and delphi. Anti-Polish? I live here, work here, socialise here, etc etc... Anti-Polack, yes. Polacks aren't Polish.

ukpolskaThreads: 51 Posts: 2,238 Joined: Oct 23, 06 MEMBER ♂	Nov 8, 10, 23:52 #20
convex: ukpolska: But do not use these UNLESS you know what you are doing as some script kiddies love to put back doors in these sometimes. Take a look at the script, it's not all that complicated :) I know that as I write PHP scripts almost everyday as it is part of my job.

plk123Threads: 30 Posts: 6,412 Joined: Aug 29, 07 ♂	Edited by: plk123 Nov 9, 10, 00:06 #21
delphiandomine: socialise here, socialize? you don't seem to understand the meaning of that word i think it's awesome that you're one of the default blockees. haha! delphiandomine: Anti-Polack, yes. Polacks aren't Polish. and you're a limey arse and clueless one at that.

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Edited by: Bolle Nov 9, 10, 00:46 #22

delphiandomine:

Anti-Polish? I live here, work here, socialise here, etc etc...

Anti-Polack, yes. Polacks aren't Polish.

You live & work in poland but i bet you only socialise with other limey expats or internet forums - i don't think you have any polish friends (PF doesn't count).

You don't speak polish either - how long have you been in poland? 2, 3 years? You should get over your superiority complex and start learning because i bet you'll be stuck here for life. There are no jobs for partacze like you back in the UK.

You don't like poles. You don't like americans either. But your greatest enemy is the polish-american - no surprise. I doubt you've even been to the US or ever met a polish-american.

You're grumpy & ignorant (and arrogant) and i bet you live one sad life, just like your buddy harry.

I've met a couple of brits just like you here in wroclaw.

Patrycja19Threads: 79 Posts: 3,974 Joined: Oct 31, 06 ♀	Nov 9, 10, 02:23 #23
delphiandomine: Anti-Polack, yes. Polacks aren't Polish. nope they are scottish pretending to be polish.. and paying taxes.. lol

Mr GrunwaldThreads: 34 Posts: 2,358 Joined: Dec 16, 08 ♂	Nov 9, 10, 02:35 #24
Crow: even in a jail, all together with troll, of course. think abain if you want to meet a troll Trollhunters are in big need!

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Nov 9, 10, 05:10 #25

George8600:

Can we atleast get our avatars back is this guy gets to hack the forum?

Boy, some people are amazingly clueless about technology. No one's hacking any forums or websites here. The web pages generated by PF get sent to you exactly as before. It's only when it comes to display the web page in your own browser that the script strips the unwanted chunks from the page. Greasmonkey wouldn't be hosted by Mozilla if Firefox people hadn't had a good look at its source code. The workings of the troll remover script can be checked by any programmer.

A J:

It seems to me a few people here are extremely over-sensitive?

No one's forcing the thick-skinned people to block anyone. Just like no one should be forcing the thin-skinned people to hang out with jerks they don't care for. Sounds to me just like your typical social dynamic in real life.

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Nov 9, 10, 05:48 #26

joepilsudski:

Actually, my feeling is that so-called trolls stimulate web traffic for sites...In fact, I often wonder if certain 'trolls' aren't actually moderators under disguise...You know, like they say, any publicity is good publicity...Perhaps I have become cynical.

Hmmmm interesting.

Well I have noticed how one Anti-Polish troll seems to get special treatment from a mod. Or maybe the trolls have had some success infiltrating PF?

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Nov 9, 10, 07:15 #27

Sandman:

Just like no one should be forcing the thin-skinned people to hang out with jerks they don't care for.

Fair enough. (Just wondering why some people get all worked up over a few people they shouldn't take too seriously in the first place!)

Sandman:

Sounds to me just like your typical social dynamic in real life.

Not really, but I guess I'm just not the type to stick my head in the sand. (Pun intended!)

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Nov 9, 10, 13:18 #28

plk123:

and you're a limey arse and clueless one at that.

Oh, you're back?

I thought they came back to finish off the job.

Bolle:

You live & work in poland but i bet you only socialise with other limey expats or internet forums - i don't think you have any polish friends (PF doesn't count).

Why don't you come and find out for yourself rather than making senseless accusations behind a computer screen? Ah, that's right - you're all mouth.

Bolle:

You don't speak polish either - how long have you been in poland? 2, 3 years? You should get over your superiority complex and start learning because i bet you'll be stuck here for life. There are no jobs for partacze like you back in the UK.

Who said I don't speak Polish? MediaWatch? Did he also tell you about how the Russians have infiltrated Poland and that Poland is being run by evil Jews?

Anyway, there are no jobs for anyone in the UK at the minute ;) I suppose someone so bitter as to launch attacks on the internet towards a stranger (and to be too cowardly to come and say it to the strangers face) is definitely stuck here, though.

Bolle:

You don't like poles.

Actually, if I didn't like them, how could I deal with them everyday? Tell you what, why don't you come and meet some of my Polish friends? You know, come out from behind the computer screen and see for yourself. Open invitation - just let me know when you'll be in Poznan.

MediaWatch:

Well I have noticed how one Anti-Polish troll seems to get special treatment from a mod.

For the love of God, stop complaining about moderators and Anti-Polishness.

ukpolskaThreads: 51 Posts: 2,238 Joined: Oct 23, 06 MEMBER ♂	Nov 9, 10, 13:36 #29
delphiandomine: Oh, you're back? I thought they came back to finish off the job. That's a bit low mate! Just remember guys it's the Internet!

delphiandomineThreads: 42 Posts: 9,954 Joined: Nov 25, 08 ♂ [Suspended]	Nov 9, 10, 13:40 #30
ukpolska: That's a bit low mate! I know, I know :) I'm just sick to death of him :/ ukpolska: Just remember guys it's the Internet! Tell me about it - I reckon the vast majority of people on here would get on brilliantly in the flesh.

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