Shut Up Browser Extension Hides Toxic Comments by Default to Protect User Sanity
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mefengl
3mo ago· 3 min readenReview
90/100
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Summary
Shut Up is a browser extension that automatically hides online comments by default to protect users from toxic discussions and preserve mental well-being. The tool recognizes that most comment sections are harmful but allows users to selectively enable comments on constructive platforms like GitHub, Dropbox, and Stack Overflow where discussions can be valuable.
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For the sites where discussions can be more constructive – like GitHub, Dropbox, or Stack Overflow – you can show comments by default.
Shut Up hides them by default, sparing your sanity and preventing you from getting sucked into a world of hurt.
Comments are awful. Shut Up hides them by default,
sparing your sanity and preventing you from getting
sucked into a world of hurt.
