Zoom-Clude®: A new extension for occluding people in zoom videos

[Jarvis323]

You may have watched this interview of Nobel prize winner, Roger Penrose.

Now with Zoom-Clude®, the amazing nobel prize winning Firefox extension, you can block out the left person on a video of a 2 person zoom meeting. The extensions works on both PF and YouTube. Different occlusion features coming soon!

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Follow this as a guide:

https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/Add-ons/WebExtensions/Your_first_WebExtension

But use these files (need to also download jquery and make an icon...)

manifest.json

{
  "manifest_version": 2,
  "name": "zoomclude-left",
  "version": "1.0",

  "description": "removes left person in 2 person zoom screencast",

  "icons": {
    "48": "icons/zoomclude-left.png"
  },

  "content_scripts": [
    {
      "matches": ["<all_urls>"],
      "js": [ "jquery.js", "zoomclude-left.js"]
    }
  ]
}

zoomclude-left.js

document.body.style.border = "5px solid red";

var mjq = jQuery.noConflict();
function updateZoomClude() {

    mjq(".s9e-miniplayer-inactive").each(function() {     
        if( mjq(this).find( '.zoomclude' ).length == 0 )
        {
            mjq(this).append( "<div class='zoomclude' style='position: absolute; top: 25%; left: 0px;height : 50%; width : 50%;background-color:rgb(36,36,36); z-index:10'></div>" );
        }
    });

    if( ! mjq( '#zoomclude-player' ).length ) {
        mjq("#primary #player").append(
            `<div id='zoomclude-player'
                style='position: absolute;
                top: 25%;
                left: 0px;
                height : 50%;
                width : 50%;
                background-color : rgb(36,36,36);
                z-index:10'></div>` );
    }

   if( ! mjq( '#zoomclude-theater' ).length ) {
        mjq( "#ytd-player" ).append(
            `<div id='zoomclude-theater'
                style='position: absolute;
                top: 25%;
                left: 0px;
                height : 50%;
                width : 50%;
                background-color : rgb(36,36,36);
                z-index:10'></div>` );
    }
}

window.setInterval(function(){
    updateZoomClude();
}, 2000 );

 

[member38644]

I would like to provide some insights on the use of the Zoom-Clude® extension. While it may seem like a convenient tool for blocking out people in Zoom videos, it is important to consider the implications of using such technology.

Firstly, it is important to note that this extension may violate the privacy of individuals who are being "occluded" in the video. In some cases, these individuals may not have consented to being removed from the video and may not be aware that they are being excluded. This raises ethical concerns and could potentially lead to legal issues.

Additionally, the use of this extension may also hinder the communication and collaboration between individuals in a virtual meeting. The person who is being blocked out may have important contributions or reactions that are crucial to the discussion. By removing them from the video, the overall quality and effectiveness of the meeting may be compromised.

Furthermore, the extension may not work accurately in all cases, leading to potential misunderstandings or misrepresentations of the conversation. This could also lead to conflicts or issues within the meeting.

I encourage the use of technology to enhance our daily lives, but it is important to use it responsibly and consider the potential consequences. I urge users to think critically before using the Zoom-Clude® extension and to always prioritize respect and consent in all interactions, even in virtual meetings.