How to turn off the share sidebar

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The discussion focuses on the annoyance caused by the persistent "share" sidebar that appears on every page view. Users express a desire to turn it off, with some suggesting that it can be disabled through personal settings or forum-wide adjustments. Recommendations for browser add-ons to block the sidebar include "HTTP Switchboard" and "uBlock Origin," which are favored for their effectiveness. Users share their experiences with different browsers, highlighting tools like NoScript for Firefox. Overall, the conversation centers on finding solutions to eliminate the intrusive sidebar.
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The new "share" sidebar is very annoying to me. It waits a few seconds then jumps out to make you notice it. Every. Single. Page. View.

Is there a way to turn it off? Apparently it can be done forum-wide, but a personal setting works fine too.
 
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I don't know what you're talking about, because I block those things in every page via browser add-ons.

I could recommend some browser add-ons for you, if you're interested? What browser are you using?
 
DataGG said:
I don't know what you're talking about, because I block those things in every page via browser add-ons.

I could recommend some browser add-ons for you, if you're interested? What browser are you using?

I'm using Chrome.

(Well, technically I also use Firefox but on Firefox I have noscript installed and it transparently blocks it. And if it didn't I'd use remove-it-permanently.)
 
Strilanc said:
I'm using Chrome.

(Well, technically I also use Firefox but on Firefox I have noscript installed and it transparently blocks it. And if it didn't I'd use remove-it-permanently.)

In chrome you've an add-on called "HTTP Switchboard". It's the best Ad-on I've ever used, in any browser. It's kind of like Noscript. Give it a try! Also, for an adblocker, use ublock (microblock, mublock). Much better than* adblock plus.

Let me know what you think.

*Thank you Dembadon :P
 
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Sounds good to me.
 

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