Hide any Comment on JapersRink

by TFG on Mar 16, 2010 6:52 PM EDT Comment 15 comments

Humans are forgetful. Sometimes we post a great picture, but forget to post a subject line! Now we can't hide that picture! Argh! But worst of all, now people are going to yell at you.

NOT ANYMORE

This Greasemonkey script uses SBNation's toggle code (like when you click a subject line) to toggle the visibility of a comment. The only problem with SBNation's method? No subject line, no toggle.

PROBLEM SOLVED. This script adds a "Toggle" link next to the rec count of every comment.

All you need is Firefox and Greasemonkey. If you already use zephyr's ignore/favorite script, you're all set. (And yes, it's compatible). For very specific instructions regarding Greasemonkey, please see zephyr's fanpost

Step 1: Get Firefox

Step 2: Get Greasemonkey

Step 3: Get the script (Click the Install button)

I just coded this today, but I've tested it pretty thoroughly. If you run into any issues please let me know. I take no responsibility for you setting your computer on fire. This script, like any other script, may slow down your browser (but I've not experienced it). The "Toggle" link will not appear until the page is completely loaded. New posts that appear live will get the "Toggle" link within 10 seconds (adjustable.. see below).

In case you want to disable the script for whatever reason: go to Tools -> Greasemonkey -> Manage User Scripts -> Select the script and deselect the "Enabled" box at the bottom left of the window.

Advanced users: There are two variables you can change within the code. The first "refreshspeed" adjusts how often to check for new posts to toggle (10 seconds is default) and the other is "word" which just changes what text is used for the link, default is "Toggle."

Visual example below. Obviously this is mostly useful for picture posts, but you get the idea:

BEFORE

AFTER

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:( I see how it is. Thanks TFG D’:

If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys.
Founding member of the Tyler Sloan Fan Club

by Ovechwin on Mar 16, 2010 7:02 PM EDT reply actions

Aw, you were just a victim of bad timing. :(

by TFG on Mar 16, 2010 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions

No way, this is totally personal! How dare you hide my comments! They’re all gold I tell you! GOLD!

If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys.
Founding member of the Tyler Sloan Fan Club

by Ovechwin on Mar 16, 2010 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions

THIS. JUST. GOT. PERSONAL.

by TFG on Mar 16, 2010 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions

YOU’RE GOING DOWN PUNK!

If you pay peanuts, you get monkeys.
Founding member of the Tyler Sloan Fan Club

by Ovechwin on Mar 16, 2010 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Hid’n

I should have saved my old signature. Oh well!

by Whiter Mage on Mar 18, 2010 5:53 AM EDT up reply actions

Think of it this way...

Now you’re famous!

by Capsfan07 on Mar 17, 2010 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions

A FTF'er here.

Let me say, awesome! This script will be extremely useful. Thanks!

"I think people were ready to watch some hockey. We took up enough of everyone’s time."
-Jody Shelley after 87 seconds of hockey fighting against Cam Janssen

by idunno723 on Mar 16, 2010 7:37 PM EDT reply actions

Enjoy. It can be adjusted for any sbnation site via Greasemonkey options.

by TFG on Mar 16, 2010 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Does it work with new comments? Cause I coded something similar up a while ago but for some reason it doesn’t add the collapse button to new posts for some reason, never had the time to try and figure out why. You can email me if you dont want to muck up the thread discussing details (i’d email you but none listed).

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by renstar on Mar 16, 2010 8:16 PM EDT reply actions

It does. It basically cycles through the page every 10 seconds and checks for new posts.

by TFG on Mar 16, 2010 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions

i love this stuff. i’m basically wed to my chrome at the moment, but i’ll be getting a new laptop soon (sans vista) and might give your script and zephyr’s script another run.

by Natty Bumppo on Mar 16, 2010 8:34 PM EDT reply actions

Wow. If only I used Firefox and not Safari.

by DrinkingPartner on Mar 16, 2010 9:10 PM EDT reply actions

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