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TabBoo – add random jumpscares to websites you're trying to avoid

https://tabboo.xyz/
752thatsnotoptimal | | 133 | HN
bbx | parent | next
I just had a look at the creators's other project and this one his hilarious! https://www.unoptimal.com/push-off

Two friends receive a notification and the first one to tap it wins!

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ancientstraits | parent | next
This is a very unexpected way to try combatting addiction. I don't know how well it will work, but I will consider it.
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throwup238 | parent | next
I really hope that the demo video on the frontpage uses the referrer (referer?) HTTP header to select the URL!

I bet you can do that with Chrome’s puppeteer and cache the domain to optimize it. You won’t get the personalized pages of Facebook et al but it would be really fun.

The name is genius.

joshdavham | parent | next
Any chance this gets open sourced? I understand that you can just look at the code of your installed extensions in chrome's directory on your computer, but it would be cool to look at the code, if you're willing to share.
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IncreasePosts | parent | next
A fun idea, but I am so hesitant to install extensions that have access to any URL. I don't know who this developer is, so how can I know they won't accept $10k to sell their extension to some malware group that will try to exfil all of my banking credentials after updating this extension?
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marcodiego | parent | next
I really wonder how well averse conditioning works... maybe I'll try it if it works on firefox and is open source.

Something I've done on some periods I was fighting my procrastination was to use pomodoro timers and mantras: "Just for today" and "one day at a time". Interestingly, these simple tools worked very very well.

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iammrpayments | parent | next
Combat addiction with PTSD
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telesilla | parent | next
Oh warning please! I got a demo jumpscare and almost had a household of very upset kids from the scream and my almost-heart attack reaction. Well done!

For those with stronger stomachs this is a fantastic idea.

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ashton314 | parent | next
I love that the example video shows someone adding HN to the jump-scare list. I should probably do that…
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jmkd | parent | next
I have absolutely no use for this, but the name oh my god!
Willingham | parent | next
Also works great for low blood pressure issues
ants_everywhere | parent | next
What if it just makes me addicted to jump scares? :-P
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disqard | parent | next
This is a hilarious idea! :D

No idea how well it might actually play out, but you made my day by putting this bit of whimsy out on the Internet.

Thank You For Making And Sharing!!

valorzard | parent | next
Five Nights at Freddie's - browser extension mode
williamjinq | parent | next
I remember when I was 5, and I got a jumpscare when playing a flash game...

I was so scared that I cannot move but trembling on my chair. Luckily my mom was near and she heard my scream and turned off the computer.

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Brusco_RF | parent | next
A while back I tried to apply this same principle to an iphone case that tazes you at random when you hold it for longer than 5 minutes.

I gave up on the idea for a number of reasons, primarily driving safety

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TeMPOraL | parent | next
Nice idea, but I fear that my mind will quickly get stimulated by the expectation of getting a new and exciting jumpscare, thus reinforcing addiction instead of reducing it.
throwaway123lol | parent | next
some notes:

icon doesn't look great with my colour scheme: https://imgur.com/a/D0UcBaY

> Jumpscare Probability (%) what does this mean? % chance of it showing up per minute? per click? what?

i set it to 100% to test and there seems to be no way to cancel it once they show up. bug? it interrupts important user actions like typing and on refresh they're gone.

duxup | parent | next
The animation on the home page does a great job giving you all you want to know.

Granted it's a simple app but I wish other apps were as easy to understand.

kidsil | parent | next
I just add the websites I try to avoid to my hosts file (e.g. /etc/hosts):

  127.0.0.1 facebook.com www.facebook.com
msobriquet | parent | next
oh my god is there a firefox version?
benterix | parent | next
Anyone else wondering what was the full query starting with "Human beings who are al[most?ways?]..."?
d3rockk | parent | next
Babe wake up, new hacker prank just dropped.
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Cortex5936 | parent | next
I love the idea ! Is there also a way to make sure you cannot remove these types of extensions ? Something open source and not sketchy that makes it possible to either set a password (that you'll not save) or be removed only if you reinstall the browser. Something to this liking ?
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unethical_ban | parent | next
This is so goofy, I assume the clever name was the genesis of the idea. Old school, off-the-wall.
mcavdar | parent | next
I have created something similar, which you can find here: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/blocked-websi....

The extension redirects blocked pages to a humorous page featuring GIFs: https://giphy.com/explore/this-is-bullshit.

Funes- | parent | next
This is getting ridiculous.
challenger-derp | parent | next
I've never thought about this – but it's quite the brilliant idea provided the user isn't someone prone to getting a heart attack from a jumpscare.
kurtoid | parent | next
I suspected something would happen, but I still jumped when I pressed"What is a jumpscare?". Well played.
aceazzameen | parent | next
I love the name and idea. Bravo!
lynndotpy | parent | next
Is it possible to distribute this extension outside the Chrome Web Store? I am met with a sign-in wall.
taeric | parent | next
I haven't laughed so hard at a story headline in a long time. Kudos and thanks for that!
butz | parent | next
Nowadays visiting any news website will surely give one a new jumpscare every day.
nottorp | parent | next
I wonder if a kitty or puppy of diabetes inducing cuteness would have the same effect.
gokhan | parent | next
I use LeechBlock. Has site passwords, delays, outright blocks etc. Not scary though.
prakhar897 | parent | next
I can't close the jumpscare after getting it. Can you add a cross button?
ClassyJacket | parent | next
God damn that name is absolutely perfect. I'm upvoting it for that alone.
BJones12 | parent | next
Great name, with two accurate meanings. TabBoo -> taboo, tab boo
suicidalfailure | parent | next
Just installed this on my co-worker laptop who plays Cut The Rope... Let's see her reaction! I like the idea, pretty creative, you can use it as a way to combat addiction, prank people or both!
Tepix | parent | next
Great, can we please have it for Firefox, too?
djtango | parent | next
Love this.

The example wasn't scary enough but it's pretty fun

joshdavham | parent | next
We need more hilarious chrome extensions like this!
andybak | parent | next
Will absolutely have the reverse effect
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stainablesteel | parent | next
haha brilliant, but make it VERY scary, there needs to be sound too
dysoco | parent | next
I clicked the "what's a jumpscare?" link and now my bpm are through the roof I'm so dumb
yumraj | parent | next
Only for Chrome?
thecowzone | parent | next
The link on the TabBoo logo is invalid FYI.
coloneltcb | parent | next
this is so stupid and impractical and I love it so hard
pvhk | parent | next
lol, genius :D