With the current discussion of shared ignore lists, and the ongoing barrage of posts many would simply not have to see, I'm wondering how difficult it would be to use the
iMacros Firefox extension to create a filter for words like 'Hilbot' or 'Obamatron'. An example script I recorded blocks only one post, but it seems like it should be editable to produce a more generic script for posts containing
any buzzwords that signal flame-bait:
VERSION BUILD=6030318 RECORDER=FX
TAB T=1
URL GOTO=
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topics&forum=132TAG POS=1 TYPE=A ATTR=TXT:LOL<SP>..Richardson<SP>said<SP>all<SP>those<SP>big<SP>states<SP>like<SP>Guam<SP><SP>
TAG POS=1 TYPE=TD ATTR=TXT:<BR> It's<SP>over.<SP>Clinton<SP>can't<SP>win.<SP>Let's<SP>move<SP>on.<SP><SP>
<SP><SP>
TAG POS=18 TYPE=IMG ATTR=ALT:Click<SP>here<SP>to<SP>hide<SP>this<SP>thread
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REFRESHYeah, I know I offending threads can simply be hidden as they pop up, but this might expedite things and be usable by anyone.