July 9th, 2024

Show HN: A Chrome extension that auto-blocks "woke" videos on YouTube Kids

The Woke Blocker extension filters out videos discussing gender, identity, sexuality, and race on YouTube to create a safer environment for children. Developer John Washburn ensures user data privacy.

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Show HN: A Chrome extension that auto-blocks "woke" videos on YouTube Kids

The Woke Blocker extension aims to protect children from what it deems as "woke brainwashing" on YouTube and YouTube Kids. It automatically blocks videos discussing gender, gender identity, sexuality, and race to create a safer viewing environment aligned with certain values. The extension is described as a parental control tool to prevent exposure to unwanted themes. Reviews suggest it is easy to use and effective in filtering out content. The developer, John Washburn, based in Austin, TX, states that user data is not sold to third parties and is only used for the extension's core functionality. The extension is part of a category that includes other tools like Stands AdBlocker and YouBlock, which offer ad-blocking features for a smoother browsing experience.

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By @voidUpdate - 6 months
Could you explain what "woke" means to you? I feel like it is different from how I understand it, where you are aware of discrimination against people with characteristics they can't change, such as the colour of their skin
By @hdlothia - 6 months
I have many beliefs that would be called woke, but parents have a right to control what their kids are exposed to on the internet.

I am curious as to how the filter works and what kind of content is considered 'woke'. Would martin lunch king videos be blocked by this app?