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Show HN: I made a tool that prevents websites from tracking you

https://github.com/alex-w-developer/GetBlocked

sudo_cowsay · 6 days ago

I know we are very wary of AI slop but disclaimer: AI was used. I don't think that it is slop though and it was mostly used for formatting.

2 comments

  • rabidheuristics · 6 days ago

    What does this do that ublock doesn’t?

    • sudo_cowsay · 6 days ago

      It's not trying to match uBlock (that requires a lot of help from other people). However, on the other hand, it's IMO transparent and is a beginner friendly tool for people who want to easily audit and add features they want to be added (all pull requests are welcome!).

    • ungreased0675 · 6 days ago

      I would like to feed garbage to trackers, not block them. With LLMs it seems like I should be able to feed infinite garbage to trackers, which if done at scale would devalue entire datasets.

      • sudo_cowsay · 6 days ago

        I have never thought it that way. I think that's a wonderful idea! Have you ever tried making a tool that feeds false data to the trackers?

          • sudo_cowsay · 6 days ago

            That looks very interesting. I'll definitely look into it and possibly even use it!

        • newb1234 · 6 days ago

          Doesn't that exist already? I can't remember the name though.

          • sudo_cowsay · 6 days ago

            Found one: TrackMeNot

            • efilife · 6 days ago

              it hasn't been maintained for the last 10 years. I wonder if it's even working. I thought he was looking for adnauseam

          • adrianwaj · 4 days ago

            ...and then get a micropayment to expose your "true self?"